Her children found her... | New Scotland Yard Files | True Crime Central

Laila Rezk was discovered badly beaten in her own home in Kingston, by her grown up children who arrived to have dinner with her. They tried to revive her but Laila died of her injuries
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[@juliehay]

If he only received an 18 year sentence and this happened in 2006, that means he'll be out this year 2024, at the age of 36, to do the same thing again, the system in the uk and in Australia, where i live, is disgraceful, and it favours the criminals.

[@algimante2097]

This is why when I come home I lock my doors and check it few times. I know it's paranoid, but I just don't feel safe if it's not locked and checked.

[@daisylatu6196]

How come they don't have security doors like Australian, may be if she opened the door n if there's security door, might be saved her life, but once she opened the door what can u do the stranger is right infront of you.

[@surrindermehra9828]

Can never b too careful

[@surrindermehra9828]

Why don't people check who is at the door peep holes cameras etc

[@Faristol7]

I would NEVER leave my front door ajar after entering my home at night. Lock it, stock and barrel, before you even take your coat off, and pull the curtains to. You just never know who might be watching. Maybe Leila was 'dying for the loo'? No matter - make sure your front door is locked behind you. I even lock my car door as soon as l enter it - don't want to risk a random stranger jumping in and driving off with me in it....😱

[@appliedknowledgeispower2024]

I do the same like 3 times go back and check

[@c.o3301]

He’s only 18 and could be out in 18 years when he’s only 36. That’s very disturbing.

[@user-sy6fj2bm1z]

And then he will do it again. That’s not how it should be, but it’s usually too late.

[@anitadharmajothi4274]

​@@user-sy6fj2bm1z😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊⁸8⁸9

[@hirainawhaanga6253]

Scary...

[@pale_saint]

Hammurabi’s Law is the only good law

[@kathycaldwell7126]

Scary indeed.

[@adrianahalmi3337]

British justice should be ashamed of themselves by giving a killer 18 yrs jail term when he took someone’s life… are you serious? I wonder if the daughter/ wife of that judge been killed like that if he would be happy to see the killer receive 18 yrs!!!!

[@sheilaboston7051]

Life, with a _minimum_ of 18 years. If he is not accepted for parole then he has to wait two years (I think) until the next one.

[@momonie4]

HE RECEIVED A LIFE SENTENCE & HAS TO SERVE AT LEAST 18 YEARS. THAT DOESN'T MEAN HE WILL GET OUT IN 18 YEARS!!!!!

[@jrsterdis]

Either way, “life” doesn’t mean “life” in Britain. Unless it’s a specific full life tariff, which there are like 71 of in the whole country.

[@amynanos7756]

Who’s insane? These murderers or the authorities who have them in prison and let them go. Because of good behavior? Do they mean because they hadn’t killed anyone while in custody 🙄

[@sunnystormy4973]

ikr !

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

Exactly 🙄

[@user-jq8sp6fb6m]

It's shocking the BS of the Law in some countries can never bring peace to the victims family. The killers are very smart knowing that life sentence be 22years and play it smart be out in 11 years.

[@madonnaadell7465]

❤️💔💔💔😭😇

[@user-ev4do7wr3t]

Exactly, what else can it mean?

[@rebeccasmith1846]

It's very disturbing that a person with a rotten brain 🧠 could actually be set free ...back out in the world. A nightmare 😢

[@c.o3301]

Incredibly thorough police work

[@pale_saint]

Not possible in US

[@josettetandy6112]

I see Beauty and Grace in Laila, it is so sad, RIP. My deepest condolences to the family. Let's hope he spends the rest of his life locked up.

[@gene5148]

Gosh, how does a lawyer that defends a man like this sleep at night?

[@macygeorge8618]

The lawyers sleep well until the roles are switched and the shoe is on the other feet then they get a chance to know how the victim and their love ones feel.

[@GenderLoin]

Well, in this case the lawyer clearly had morals hence the prepared statement. He did not have to confess. He was advised to do so.

[@JonathanWilliamseric]

Quite well, I believe. As long as the amount of money which he received is right, it doesn't disturb his sleep. He buys several bottles of whiskey and some drugs to mellow his conscience - that is if he has one.

[@idalarsson4729]

Thanks for an extremely well done episode. My condolences to her family and friends. 💕

[@haarisraja5748]

He will most likely repeat this again

[@lolxd9396]

People please lock your doors behind you and always be vigilant of your surroundings, even if you live in the most rich neighborhoods. World is full of of sickos!

[@philippamediwake1235]

If only …. Leyla had closed the door. Horrific crime. Lloyd Edwards should be locked up for life & never be allowed to walk the streets again.

[@tibeklucio3418]

Family should fight not to release him regardless.

[@henrysantos121]

*He deserves life in prison with out parole*

[@user-pt9le7wj8l]

God Is Judge and Dury and Executor. Amen. RIP.

[@user-zd2ve6ry1k]

He has his whole life ahead of him another life to destroy someone else's life once again

[@sharrielee911]

How awful😢 my condolences to her family...this video is another cautionary tale indeed😔

[@WildlifeRescueCare]

WHY WASN"T EDWARD'S FATHER NOT CHARGED FOR FAILING TO MAKE SURE EDWARDS WAS ATHOME AS PER HIS CURFEW ????????

[@user-eo4bw6ij4e]

Since when do any children do anything a parent tells them to do ya blame gamer.🥸

[@mimimelek8667]

Feeding and housing this creature for life is revolting

[@blushingviolet5928]

You are right. It's obscene.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

EXCELLENT DETECTIVE WORK.

[@ElijahLukeMusic]

I tell you what, UK does not miss a beat with that CCTV. They are everywhere lol

[@malina1239]

Here in Norway we hardly have any because of our ridiculously straight personal data protection . A pub are only allowed to have a camera covering their own space , not any street view or other buildings. No public ones covering streets and open spaces. Private ones are rare, and can only show your own property, not many traffic cams either. I think this is tragic.. ..

[@annesummers09]

@@malina1239 Be thankful you don't have them spying on your every movement.

[@sonogabri1]

@@malina1239 Absolutely !

[@wendyhannan2454]

If you worry about having CCTV cameras every where, what have you got to hide ? They’ve solved many crimes with these cameras, more the better.

[@ElijahLukeMusic]

@@annesummers09 were all getting spyyyed on

[@amyjohnson5316]

Scares me to think he will be on the loose and he took her life why should he get one after 18 years

[@tracypolselli1464]

In trouble since ten years old. Best of luck to his future neighbors. ☹️

[@AidaShawJ.D.]

He was failed by his “parents” who then unleashed him into society.

[@eunicewangarimuneri5986]

Is this woman trying to blame Lyla by saying it's something about her that triggered his response? Rest in peace Lyla

[@spellingquestionable]

While I value my privacy, I envy the UK's installation and use of camera systems.

[@terezagrbin4357]

yes he is dangerous and should not be released ever

[@Edward-lf7ms]

If and when he is released ......Vigilante Justice may be Needed 😮

[@blushingviolet5928]

I've thought that many times.

[@fawn06]

How was he brought up by his parents for him to start getting into trouble at only 10 years old? Was he bitter towards his mother for him to take it out on Layla?

[@barbramoses2835]

I'm tired of people taking problems out on other people. Get help!

[@Faristol7]

​@@barbramoses2835These offenders don't ever 'get help'. On the contrary, they literally 'help themselves'.....!

[@cynthiat6505]

We live in a very rural village and we always lock the door. Evil doesn’t care if it’s a big city, a nice neighborhood, or a cute village.

[@amyjohnson5316]

Life should be life

[@wendyhannan2454]

100%, that should be the case.

[@ViOhsa]

Prisons should be overcrowded 😱‼️😉

[@kevinfed668]

Don't understand the motive of this case. Not sure why England doesn't have imprisonment for life not 18 years.

[@cindytucker3065]

A crime of opportunity is what this man did. And the UK legal sentences are HORRIBLE for a "whole life sentence"!!!!!

[@resQfurppl]

i like cases in countries other than the states because i haven’t heard anything about them before. often i’ve heard our cases too many times. i also like seeing how other investigations are done

[@AidaShawJ.D.]

Glad you’re happy! Running out of murders to enjoy in the US is really hard to deal with. Imagine being the family member of the deceased. 😢

[@stevenwohlrab4764]

Only problem is, when the offender of the crime gets sentenced its usually very lienient sentence, in USA most get life without parole but then again USA is filled with problems with sometimes innocents gets sentenced, guilty people with money gets away or reduced sentence etc.

[@diannew6066]

@@stevenwohlrab4764 Same thing happens all over the world. Also we need to keep in mind the US has 330 million people. England has a population of 55 million. Big difference.

[@sheilaboston7051]

@@diannew6066 You'd really have to use the UK population figure of approx. 68M, considering there are no real borders. Still a big difference though!

[@TheBlackkat63]

Same crimes different countries. Great detective work. 💯

[@ileanaacacostaacosta1813]

Oh common he was an adult at 18 a few days ago a 17 years old has been sentenced to life imprisonment without parole he killed I believe three people he will never be freed again ever Edwards should have the same fate unbelievable

[@bebisohan4095]

Good job done by the police department . Condolence to the family

[@mtc9683]

Wondering why in the UK the sentences that say is for life if it is only 18 years and he is out and about.......

[@Diamon.d]

In Canada life is 28 years I believe and people can be released early for good behaviour. I know someone who got manslaughter and was out in 4 years. The justice system here is quite similar to the UK so I can only assume that’s the reason.

[@diannew6066]

Over-correcting. Until 1964 they were still hanging people. It's odd because the British seem a mild people but they sure go for extremes - from hanging a woman for shooting her abusive lover to letting child rapists out after 15 years.

[@sheilaboston7051]

Life, with a _minimum_ of 18 years. If he is not accepted for parole then he has to wait two years (I think) until the next one. If he's not fit to be out on the streets he will not be released.

[@leeraj9596]

The extend of the crime commited, could have resulted in the fact that the victim saw the face of the killer, when she got out of lavotory,. His crime, was sheer brutal. Life in prisonment n throw away the keys.

[@dineshapunchihewa1228]

He is now polishing his boxing skills inside the prison. To allow him out will be a very big mistake

[@TDR222]

Good thing they weren't lazy and didn't try to pin it on the husband

[@bettyfelton1453]

This is so sad this beautiful lady didn't deserve this R.I.P 😢💔💔💔 She looked so much like our Aussie champion runner 🏃‍♀️ Nova Peris Kneebone 😢

[@liyangajay8621]

It's heartbreaking and it must be so hard for the family. But bro kneebone? A surname???😭

[@patriciakeenan5448]

​@@liyangajay8621She is Indigenous Australian Aboriginal, & l think it is a family (tribal) name.

[@KeithFayers]

She could be her sister. 🥺🥺

[@sheilaboston7051]

Ex champion hockey player and MP. Cathy Freeman was our champion runner.

[@sharoncoombs5851]

Rip beautiful lady 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🙏🏾

[@seattlejayde]

In the states here. I feel so very bad for this family. Condolences

[@sheilaboston7051]

Thanks TCC for listening to all the previous comments about the too loud and unnecessary music - this was so much better (although still not needed in some places).

[@jc2007rose]

Ankle Monitoring has NEVER WORKED!!!!

[@donnabagnall5738]

That's England for u !! He should never get out !!!

[@lindabrown0]

"Her polish, wealth" and add the colour of her skin to the list of the factors which could have enraged Edwards for him to have killed her so violently...........40:40. RIP Laila.

[@lindasiegel895]

I don't believe that it was premeditated but that doesn't excuse the fact that he murdered Herleen. 20 Years doesn't seem to cover the loss for her family. Thank you for another great video.

[@outlander3000]

For at least half the episode I thought they were saying she was attacked in the laboratory. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Also, it doesn't make sense to me that she didn't shut and lock the door when getting home and going to the bathroom.

[@sonogabri1]

She ran to the "lavatory", not "laboratory", being in a hurry she didn't close the door properly.

[@the1_grammy503]

With him being a repeated offender and the severity of the violence he used against her, I hope the courts take that into consideration before they even think about setting him free before the end of his life. On a lighter note, Detective Phil Adams is stud muffin.

[@manguscarpenter9519]

Maybe the prisoners will take care of him

[@sweetanila26]

How can someone be so evil? I feel so sorry for Laila. He violently beat a defenseless woman in her own home. No words 😢

[@sallyjones9702]

If he was sentenced in 2007 then that means he could be released next year. Let’s hope he’s detained for much longer.

[@cynthiat6505]

Since he’s so violent, maybe he’s committed more crimes while in prison. We can hope he’s not released.

[@poodlespoodles8967]

Paroled after 18 years? The Barrister should be jailed

[@ileanaacacostaacosta1813]

Here inAmerica ankle monitory is very effective the officers in charge have a more tough control of these offenders, and here life imprisonment is REAL life imprisonment , and here they throw away the key

[@amyrudolph3932]

Thanks

[@allylondon9579]

So the ankel monitor doesnt go off whe ge leaved the designated area?

[@klgm63]

Ankle bracelets are a joke. There are too many criminals to keep track of

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

“In a crowded city like [insert name of any city here] women can sometimes suffer unwanted attention from fellow passengers”

[@jessicacooper2993]

The detective with the deep voice reminds me of Ned Stark from Game of Thrones

[@vickiglanville5027]

should be locked up forever he is of unsound mine, not his fault but still very dangerous

[@suneethamay3615]

I remember her at Porthcawl in U.K She was my friend till 2004

[@palmzombie3553]

18 years is ridiculous. That’s so insulting to this woman and her family

[@bluechurch776]

Police work is superb. Very sad story.

[@birdyelke775]

Sadly the victim is blamed for the vulgarity of a nuisance perpetrator. D world we reside in....😮😮😮😮

[@Matilda-y]

Ankle bracelet, interesting. You can wiggle your foot in the door at 5pm, ding im here at home, then just go out again. I thought they might have those locks on them like supermarket trolleys so you can’t take them out of the car park.

[@truracer20]

Every time Donna Youngs says 'actually' you must take a drink.

[@henrysantos121]

*Really sad.🙏*

[@sharontaylor2274]

The laws needs to be changed period🤬 My Deepest Condolences Go Out To The Family and Friends✝🙏🏽💜🕊

[@carolewhyte1363]

one of my cousins lived on Robin Hood Lane in the 80s and 90s. She and her husband now lives in Jamaica.

[@Ainaes-Feline]

He's 18 in a pommie prison He won't be out after 18 years ...prisons in Brittain are real come alive nightmares. And that kid looks like he wants to prove himself...he won't even make it till 30.

[@ZZ90755]

RIP Lady and hope your family finds peace .

[@dipiti8739]

They should focus on keeping the crime rate low, keep punishments real strong . 'The culprits will get caught ' and jailed for some years is not safety nor deterrent to crimes.

[@marcotelli1601]

Is there a New England Yard in Scotland?

[@kunabubbles8035]

So it was his admitting not his fingerprint. These pple didn’t have anything without his confession.

[@ElisPalmer]

Thanks~

[@suneethamay3615]

My grand ma princess Palavi Laila Costa Gustepa's wife She was died in 1940's at labour in Srilanka Then later year again she died in lran or france with cancer But l saw she was celebrating 60th anniversary in Australia and she is a preacher still looking very young

[@xcape2usa]

If he had previous convictions for robbery, why didn't he steal anything from her?

[@garygone5234]

Sentenced to 18yrs in criminal college and will be released with a masters degree, in criminality, to a fresh new start at the prime age of 36, when many criminals begin their criminal careers.

[@seanpadgett3053]

The criminal psychologist brings nothing to these, just babbles on. I’d rather they took no part or were replaced with detectives, forensics or witnesses etc. these folks spoil many a good true crime documentary.

[@Matilda-y]

He’s very Attenborough like isn’t he (guy in red tie).

[@celiacrockett9954]

This was in 2006/7 so he could be out in 2/3 years!!😳 His release should be delayed and delayed because at 36 he will not have changed far from it he’s probably learned more horrible ideas in prison. I mean he was on parole when he committed this crime so what’s stopping him doing the same exact thing again. He obviously doesn’t care I do think some people are born evil. That’s a sad thought but sadly true. 😢

[@fionabryant7923]

Love phil adams contributions

[@casanova07scrr]

So sad😞😞😞💔

[@SunshineSpring-ye2wl]

Many, many beautiful women being destroyed sencelessly . . Not discerning enough of who they trust.

[@aheat3036]

Scotland Yard covers only London or the entire UK?

[@brucesmith3315]

Can you tell the narrator to go back to voicing Secret Seven books.

[@philippamediwake1235]

😂😂😂 Totally agree!

[@lemlematta229]

18 years? It’s a joke

[@oldtabrough1026]

Eligible for parole after 18 years? hahaha...what a joke!! He will be a danger to society once he is out of jail, only this time, he won't make the same mistakes again

[@astrologerdawn1200]

The UK has a 23% recidivism rate, whilst the USA has a 73%!

[@zgizellecozart9746]

🙋🏾‍♀️ electronics and this ankle monitor we have here in the United States. They can video they can see where you going live. They can watch you and you can’t take it off some people take it off you gotta break it off and if you break it off that’s the alert..

[@Matilda-y]

How does it see through your socks?

[@gaylemitchell1237]

The authorities are as guilty 😔 as Edwards,

[@dianaveronicakambanis9690]

How can u bend a key ,stronge? Time

[@Onullm]

Why did he remove her underwear 😢

[@lvi8957]

Inna lillahi wa inna illayhi raji3oun

[@sunnysun1679]

Dont know why they took out the life support, she obviously fought to remain alive

[@wendyhannan2454]

She may have been brain dead, poor women.

[@silkwebspider7506]

Did she forget to close the door properly?, he must have been following her.

[@eleisha5054]

It sounds like that, that's when walking you keep looking back.

[@momonie4]

HEAD ON A SWIVEL SMH@@eleisha5054

[@Neemi030]

What was the motive ?

[@user-ey4we3wz7z]

😢

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

The word “forensicating” just sounds so wrong to me. Sorry for moaning about this here, but I just wanted to get it off my chest. Share it with the class so to speak. Again, very sorry and no disrespect intended. 🙂🐿🌈❤️

[@laylaali5977]

Horrible

[@user-ib8vi7iu8i]

🤧🤧🤧How come this happens to those who areknown yo be a weloff fanily 🤧God bless anfy keep all the left siblings and do have courage to move on🤧😂😥🙏🙏🙏😂😂💝😂🥱🙏🙏🙏🤗😂💝💝💝

[@Mark-rd1it]

Reinstate the death penalty!

[@tariqross5388]

18 yrs..wht a joke,nt in America