A man who confessed to police that he had "killed someone" after murdering a family friend as she slept has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
Brutal Attack in Kent Home
Ernestas Juska brutally attacked Nina Denisova, 39, with a large kitchen knife while she was sleeping at his Dartford home in Kent. The violent assault occurred in the early hours of August 17, resulting in catastrophic injuries.
According to police reports, Juska had consumed alcohol and taken cocaine on the evening of August 16 before selecting a knife from his kitchen and ascending the stairs to where Ms Denisova was sleeping. He launched his sustained and savage attack around 6:40am the following morning.
Chilling Confession and Lack of Remorse
Bodycam footage captured the moment Juska confessed to officers, stating plainly: "I killed someone." Further video showed the 21-year-old being informed of Ms Denisova's death, displaying little emotion during the exchange.
Juska explained to police that the victim was a family friend who had been staying overnight. He admitted that he murdered her because he wanted "to lash out" and specifically chose someone who wasn't close to him.
Court Sentencing and Police Response
At Maidstone Crown Court, Juska had previously pleaded guilty to charges of murder and committing a sexual offence against a deceased female. He was sentenced to life imprisonment and must serve a minimum of 24 years and seven months before being considered for parole.
Judge Justice Dexter Dias KC described Juska as a "deeply disturbed individual" responsible for an "extreme explosion of sexual and sadistic conduct." He added: "There may never become a time where it is safe to release you."
Detective Sergeant Max Gregory of Kent Police stated: "Juska was responsible for an act of shocking and senseless brutality, seemingly without reason or any hint of remorse. He targeted a helpless victim as she slept and inflicted multiple injuries during a sustained and savage attack."
The detective added that Juska's actions had "devastated a family and taken away a much-loved daughter and sister," but expressed relief that he would no longer pose a threat to anyone.
