Content creator stabbed at Essex car park music video shoot, court told
A court hears details from the 2020 incident
Last updated 4th Jun 2026
A court has heard that a content creator was fatally stabbed during a chaotic music video shoot involving live reptiles in Essex.
Stephen Morrisson, 30, was allegedly attacked after disrupting the filming group.
Prosecutors told the Old Bailey that Mr Morrisson drove at the crew in a Vauxhall Corsa, prompting the confrontation.
He was later found wounded at a petrol station in Epping Forest and died in hospital on 23rd June 2020.
Yonas Girma, 29, known as Yosh, and Ellis Heather, 25, known as Rackz, stand accused of his murder despite having no prior acquaintance with Mr Morrisson.
The prosecution revealed that Mr Morrisson appeared to be under the influence of drugs, which may have affected his behaviour.
His girlfriend, Daniella Patten, who saw him earlier on 23rd June, disclosed that Mr Morrisson had a history of using cocaine and ketamine.
Meanwhile, the defendants were part of a "carefully planned" music video shoot involving multiple crew members and live reptiles.
At Wake Valley car park, one of the filming locations, Mr Morrisson's actions clashed with the video's production.
In court, a witness recounted how the situation escalated quickly.
They described Mr Morrisson as being "a bit weird" and appearing intoxicated.
He was accused of driving at the filming group, which included Girma and Heather at the forefront.
Girma allegedly punched Mr Morrisson, and Heather swung his arm towards him.
However, the witness did not see a knife at the moment of the attack.
After the incident, Ms Gilligan reportedly travelled with Heather, who disposed of the weapon and discarded a blood-stained cloth.
Heather allegedly expressed feelings of illness during the drive, claiming it to be his "first M," referring to murder.
Girma and Heather have denied the accusations, and the trial is set to continue.