Man jailed for life for the murder of Bristol teenager
Eddie Kinuthia died of fatal stab wounds in July 2023
Last updated 25th Nov 2025
A man has been given life sentences for the murder of teenager Eddie Kinuthia and the attempted murder of Nathan Williams in Bristol.
Kinuthia, 19, died in hospital having been attacked in Grosvenor Park in St Pauls on the 21st July 2023.
The jury was shown CCTV footage of two men riding riding bikes, entering the park from Ashley Road.
Eddie approached the pair and was fatally stabbed.
On Friday 20th November 2025, 27-year-old Zachariah Talbert Young was found guilty of his murder.
Appearing today at Bristol Crown Court he was handed two life sentences, with a minimum term of 34 years in prison.
The jury also convicted a second man, 22-year-old Paul Elijah Hayden, formerly of Hanham, of the attempted murder of Nathan Williams.
Hayden has been sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 17 years.
In a Victim Impact Statement read out at Bristol Crown Court, Eddie's Mum, Irene Muthemba, described how her son's death has affected her and the wider family:
"I have waited patiently for 858 days to address you - since the 21st July 2023.
"That Friday night was the first day of summer, Eddie’s favourite time of year.
"I am especially grateful I told him I loved him every day.
"Words that no mother should have to hear, our world shattered into millions of pieces
"When I heard the news I hit the concrete so hard that my knees bled and they’re still scarred today but I’m not here to tell you about the pain that you’ve caused.
"This is not the tribute you were expecting. I am not here to describe him to you because you don’t know him and you don’t deserve to know him.
"In time your wisdom will grow and you will realise the magnitude of what you did and one day you will be able to tell me personally why you took my child’s life – I look forward to that day."
"...a lasting legacy of hope and peace in Eddie’s name"
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Almond said: “Sadly, nothing can bring Eddie back, but Bristol’s streets are safer now that Zachariah Talbert Young and Paul Elijah Hayden will remain behind bars for many years to come.
“I would particularly like to pay tribute to Eddie’s family. They have shown remarkable courage and resilience throughout.
"In spite of their own pain and grief they have shown patience and support as the investigative team worked through this complex case.
"They have also shown a great determination to build a lasting legacy of hope and peace in Eddie’s name.
“I would also like to thank the many people in St Pauls who, by coming forward with information, have shown they will not tolerate the knife violence which causes so much harm to individuals, families and our communities.
“While positive steps over the past 18 months have brought about a reduction in knife crime in Bristol, we cannot afford to be complacent because no-one as bright as Eddie should lose their life in our city.”
“The senseless loss of Eddie Kinuthia’s young life shocked the community and has had a lasting and devasting impact on those who knew him," said Senior District Crown Prosecutor Alex Ward.
“Our thoughts remain with Eddie’s family and loved ones."