He was targeted for his sexuality in a homophobic attack in Cardiff Bute Park – an area known for the consent of adult men to meet for sexual encounters. His cries for help had no effect on his killers, who were seen hugging and laughing for a few minutes after letting Dr. Jenkins die. He displayed the “worst features of humanity.” The doctor, described as a devoted father and passionate about helping people, suffered devastating injuries and died two weeks later in hospital after suffering a severe brain injury. This is the story of his horrific murder and how his ruthless murderers were brought to justice. Read more: Travelodge tragedy as mom and newborn baby die after being found not responding to hotel room

Dr. Gary Jenkins

Gary Jenkins was born and raised in Cardiff and was 54 years old at the time of his death. He moved to London to study medicine and had two daughters. He was described as a “devoted” father. After spending many years in London, he became estranged from his wife and returned to Cardiff around 2015. He was a counselor psychiatrist working in the Ely area of ​​Cardiff and his colleague thought well of him. His line manager, Paul Cantrell, said: “There was something extremely non-threatening about Gary that made everyone who met him like him. He had a wide circle of friends in the field where we worked. “Gary was a very good doctor and very passionate about his job. He was one of those doctors who always did the above mile for the patients. He was in regular contact with his children and a devoted father to his daughters and went to London to see them. ” . Dr. Jenkins was bisexual, which he was open to with his colleagues, and it was known to them that he sometimes went to Bute Park late at night to have sex with other men. Dr Cantrell’s manager added: “I knew from colleagues that he frequented Bute Park after hours. The impression my colleagues gave me [was] He was known to have had the opportunity to go to the park late at night and knew him well enough to learn that it was to find a male companion. “We were worried about these practices and we were thinking of warning him.” He was described as fit and healthy and proud of his appearance, but he also enjoyed spending time with colleagues and friends. A tribute from Dr Jenkins’s family was released at the time of his death. He said: “We are saddened to announce the untimely death of Dr. Gary Jenkins, the loving father of two wonderful daughters. He lived his life happy with love, music, creativity and dedication to his profession “. A friend of Nathan Williams said: “Gary was an affectionate, sensitive and compassionate person whose kindness, generosity and energy lit up people’s lives. A real tornado made life interesting, fun and varied – I have rarely met anyone. with such enthusiasm and enthusiasm and impulsivity. “Friends from school, we shared a lot of interests. I would see him three to four times a week and his untimely death would leave a huge void in my life. I will never forget his generosity and compassion. When my mother was suffering from cancer for many years, she constantly brought her flowers. When he died, he said he could stay at his house whenever I wished and when he did, he would always offer his support. “This level of friendship is rare and I have fought without him.”

The accused

Jason Edwards, 26, was born on March 4, 1996 and was originally from Liverpool. He moved to Cardiff where he lived in a hostel before moving to a council apartment in Litchfield Court, Riverside. His nickname was Scouse. He took care of him from a young age and he was not treated well as a child. It was said on his behalf that his care time left him insufficient to deal with adulthood. He then became addicted to homelessness, drug use and alcohol abuse. He has had 35 criminal convictions in the past. He was known to have met several homeless people in the city center where he met Lee Strickland, 36, who was born on June 11, 1985. He was homeless and had 58 previous convictions, including assault on former comrades. He was described as “having no interest in life other than drinking and drugs”. Dionne Timms-Williams was 16 at the time of Dr Jenkins’ murder and was living at home with her mother in Castle Close, Creigiau. He was referred to adult mental health services when he was 14 years old for feelings of excessive anxiety and anger. He is also believed to have had a borderline personality disorder and a history of self-harm. He suffered a trauma that led to his addiction to alcohol and drugs and his responsibility for exploitation. He is said to have recently had a same-sex relationship before the assassination of Dr. Jenkins and was warned in 2019 to possess a blade.

The day before the murder

Dr. Jenkins finished his work at the Pendine Community Health Center in Ely on July 19 before traveling by bus to Canton. He was seen on CCTV buying cigarettes with a red Santander card. He was wearing a light blue shirt, blue jeans and light brown boots. The psychiatrist then dined at Calabrisella on Cowbridge Road East at 4:55 p.m. where he ate a meal and drank wine, paying again with his red Santander card. After lunch he made his way to the city center where he drank at several bars before walking to the Esso garage on Cathedral Road, where he bought more cigarettes and alcohol. Dr. Jenkins was last recorded on CCTV at 9pm at Sophia Close near Bute Park. This was the last time she was seen outside the park.

The killers meet

Dionne Timms-Williams (left), Jason Edwards (center) and Lee Strickland on Queen Street in Cardiff, shortly before the trio kills Dr Gary Jenkins (Image: South Wales Police) Dionne Timms-Williams was seen walking alone on Queen Street at 10:30 p.m. on July 19, having left Cardiff Queen Street Station. She briefly charged her phone at a public charging point, but kept walking. At about 11:15 p.m., she walked over to a bench on Queen Street where Edwards and Strickland were sitting, and as she passed Edwards, she was described as “jumping out of her seat” to talk to her. Thims-Williams then joined the elderly on the bench and accepted a can of alcohol. They chatted on the counter for 20 minutes before leaving the area. She had never met these two men before, but willingly started a murderous conspiracy with them. They were later seen attending the Esso garage on Cathedral Road at 11.50pm, where Timms-Williams withdrew £ 10 and gave it to Edwards, who had bought alcohol. The killers then arrived in Sofia Gardens before entering Bute Park and heading to the Summerhouse Cafe where they were stationed. They were here waiting for an unsuspecting victim to be targeted and then attacked. On CCTV footage recorded by the Summerhouse Cafe, Timms-Williams was heard saying, “If we were going to stay in Bute Park, we could at least go and steal.” The Summerhouse Cafe in Bute Park

The first meeting

Owain Hill had also been out in downtown Cardiff that night and had arrived at Bute Park where he planned to have sex. He entered the park and walked to the Summerhouse Cafe where he saw a group of people sitting on a bench. As he passed them, one of the men pushed Mr. Hill toward the other and said, “Sorry, bro.” The witness ignored the group and continued walking in the park where he engaged in a brief sexual act with another man. When he returned to the Summerhouse Cafe, he saw the group of two men and a young girl still standing by the benches. As Mr. Hill approached the group a second time, the girl asked him if he wanted a drink. He refused but Mr. Edwards repeated the offer and made a proposal to go behind the coffee – a conclusion about sex. Hill told the court: “I was encouraged to stay with them, have a drink and have fun. The one who stood at first was the most drunk. He could not stand up straight and kept moving and moving. The other one looked okay, he talked mostly, and the girl also looked very good. “They both seemed sober.” Convinced, Mr. Hill went with the group and the girl asked him if he was gay. He told her he was and one of the men said he “should go with his partner”. Mr Hill added: “They just wanted me to hang out with them and have a drink and have some fun. I was suggested to go behind the Summerhouse Cafe and I somehow went with him to see what would happen… “The guy I felt was pushing his friend on me. I was not sure if something was going to happen sexually that way. They both pushed him physically towards me and said I should have fun with his friend. He said he had sex with his friend… “. They were sitting in a wooden living room and one of the men took out a cannabis and started smoking it. Mr. Hill said: “At that moment I started to feel uncomfortable and made an excuse to leave… I think I said I had work in the morning, so I had to leave… I just felt really drunk and by that point I was calm I did not want to be around it. “I thought they were forcing me to drink with them and they would force me to smoke with them, something I did not want to do, I really wanted to leave.” The witness made his excuses and left. It was potentially a lucky escape for Mr. Hill but unfortunate for Dr. Jenkins. Doctor Gary Jenkins died after …