Fugitive found guilty of killing ex-girlfriend's father
He was arrested at Notting Hill Carnival
A man's been found guilty of killing his ex-girlfriend's father as he walked home from work.
Kamar Williams, 34, stabbed Derek Thomas, 55, in Hackney, north-east London, last July 30.
Anthony Orchard KC had told jurors the defendant had been looking for the victim's daughter Carron Thomas on the night of the murder.
Williams went to Mr Thomas's home looking for him or his daughter, but they were not in.
As he was driving away, he spotted Mr Thomas walking home on Stoke Newington Common at around 11pm.
Mr Thomas had finished a late shift as a bus driver and had gone into Tesco for some food before heading home.
Williams stopped the van he was driving in the middle of the road, got out and stabbed Mr Thomas five times.
The contents of Mr Thomas's shopping bag were strewn over the pavement and road.
Mr Orchard said: "Mr Thomas may well have swung a punch at the defendant but if he did, you can be sure he was acting in a desperate attempt to defend himself.
"There can be no doubt that the attacker was this knife-wielding defendant.
"Mr Thomas was struck by the knife on five occasions in different places in what was, you may think, a frenzied attack.
"If you were walking home across the common minding your own business and someone ran at you with a large knife you would have been terrified - clearly so was Mr Thomas.
After the "frenzied" attack, Williams, from the Isle of Dogs, east London, went on the run.
He was finally detained after crashing a hired BMW and fleeing on foot, with police in pursuit.
On Monday, a jury at the Old Bailey found Williams unanimously guilty of murder and guilty of having a bladed article by a majority of 11 to one.
There were cries of "yes" from the public gallery as the jury delivered the verdicts after deliberating for 17 hours and 48 minutes.
Judge Angela Rafferty KC adjourned sentencing until Friday July 18 and remanded Williams into custody..
Following the guilty verdicts, Detective Inspector John Marriott, of Scotland Yard, said: "This was a brutal and premeditated attack on a much-loved father.
"Kamar Williams showed clear intent that night, driving to Derek's home, waiting for the right moment, and carrying out this senseless act of violence.
"The swift response from our officers, combined with extensive CCTV, forensic work, and determination from our investigation team, led to his arrest and conviction.
"Our thoughts remain with Derek's family, who have shown immense strength throughout this ordeal."
Mr Thomas's family said in a statement: "Derek will be greatly missed by his family and friends, he was a dedicated family man and worked hard to provide for them. He was the life and soul of the family.
"Derek was always on hand to provide support, knowledge, advice and was a calming influence when it was required. His passing has left a massive hole in the lives of his wife, children, grandchildren, family and all that knew him. He was greatly loved by all and will never be forgotten."
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