A man who killed his neighbour following a long-running dispute has today (26/6) been convicted of murder in Aylesbury.
Peter Kindell, aged 80, of Silverdale Close, Aylesbury, was found guilty by unanimous jury verdict of one count of murder following a trial at Aylesbury Crown Court.
On 3 January this year at around 4.30pm in Silverdale Close, Kindell attacked John Jones, who was 76-years-old, with a hammer in the lobby of the flats.
Two women intervened in the attack and Kindell left, returning to his property. They provided care for Mr Jones and were on the phone speaking to the ambulance service when Kindell returned.
He produced a knife, and stabbed Mr Jones, causing a fatal injury.
Kindell was arrested shortly afterwards, and made no comment to most questions asked by police. In court, he claimed that he killed Mr Jones due to diminished responsibility.
The prosecution did not accept this defence, with the case being that Kindell and Mr Jones had a long-running dispute; and evidence showed that there was research and planning from Kindell.
Detective Inspector Nick Hind, of Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Unit, said: “Whatever the reasons were for Kindell’s actions on 3 January, there can be no excuses for what he did.
“He has now been held accountable and been found guilty of murder. He will be sentenced in due course.
“John Jones was a well-loved man, and his death caused great distress to his loved ones and his friends.
“I would like to publicly acknowledge the courage and selflessness of the two women who went to the aid of Mr Jones, and also to take this opportunity to pay tribute to Mr Jones’s family.
“They have all been remarkably dignified in light of this horrendous incident, and have supported our investigation team throughout.
“I know that no outcome will serve as solace to them, but I hope that they are able to move on with their lives in the best way that they can, and I’d ask that their privacy is respected whilst they attempt to do so.”
Kindell will be sentenced at the same court on a date to be confirmed.
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