THE MOTHER of the teenager, Breck Bednar, murdered by Grays man, Lewis Daynes, has issued a statement outside court in which she warns of the dangers of on-line predators.
Mrs Lorin LaFave said:
"First of all I’d like to thank the members of the Police who have worked so hard on this tragic case and Mr Whittam (Queen’s Counsel) who has been so helpful throughout.
"Thank you also to family and friends for all of their support. Also the support and help from all in the Caterham community, Caterham School, St Bedes School, and Breck’s many friends, so, so much appreciated.
"I couldn’t have done any of this on my own. I am heartbroken and lost without my Breck and I will never be the same.
"As he was murdered on my birthday this year, so much of me died as well. My poor triplets lost not only their adored big brother, but their mother as well.
"Breck was my amazing, clever beautiful son who I will miss forever. He had so much potential that I will never see him reach.
"I want Breck’s tragedy to help open the eyes of everyone to recognise the dangers of online predators, it is a very real danger today.
"We have set up the Breck Bednar Memorial Foundation to raise money and awareness to help protect our children from danger. I’ll never stop missing my Breck, we all need to look after each other."
Detective Chief Superintendent Tracy Hawkings said: "Lewis Daynes, 19, has today admitted the murder of Breck Bednar, a 14-year-old child. The prosecution alleges the murder involved a sexual or sadistic motivation, but this is yet to be determined.
"The full facts of the case will be opened on Monday January 12, 2015, upon which Daynes will be sentenced for this crime.
"I would like to put on record my personal thanks to the Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Anne Cameron and the investigation team, who conducted this enquiry with diligence and professionalism.
"I would also like to pay tribute to the Crown Prosecution Service who worked tirelessly on the preparation of this case. This is undoubtedly one of the main reasons that a guilty plea has been entered today."
