Published: 17:00, 4 August 2022
A woman stabbed in the neck by a killer has said she feels “lucky” to be alive after confronting a man she believes intended to kill three people.
Jamie Crosbie arrested after killing Dean Allsop – Credit: Norfolk Police
Jamie Crosbie, 48, was found guilty of murdering Dean Allsop, 41, in Primrose Crescent, Thorpe St Andrew, on April 14 last year.
Norwich Crown Court heard Crosbie stabbed him 17 times after he became angry at the noise of a motorbike belonging to Mr Allsop’s son.
Dean Allsop, left, pictured with partner Louise Newell. Image provided by Norfolk Constabulary. – Credit: Norfolk Constabulary
Crosbie was also found guilty of wounding with intent Mr Allsop’s partner Louise Newell and neighbor Kerryn Kray.
He will be sentenced next month.
Miss Kray, 53, was alerted by the screams of Miss Newell, who was later stabbed by Crosbie, and tried to attack him before he started on her.
Jamie Crosbie has been found guilty of murdering Dean Allsop – Credit: Norfolk Constabulary
The mother-of-two, who was stabbed in the neck, said: “The devil (Crosbie) didn’t get me but he did well.
“I think he thought he had killed me.
“I could have come back, but I thought he had killed me.
“He wasn’t meant to live and neither was Louise, but we outlived him (Crosbie).
“I’m glad I was there to make a difference.
“I think they’re supposed to kill all three of us.”
After the stabbing, Miss Kray suffered “life-changing injuries”, including injuries to her neck, throat and ear and has permanent loss of sensation on one side of her head.
After Crosbie was sentenced, she said: “Let every day be hell for him.”
A coroner’s van and police car cordoned off Primrose Crescent. – Credit: Peter Walsh
During the incident, Miss Kray also tried to check on Mr Allsop for signs of life, but unfortunately she could see that he had passed away.
Miss Kray, whose partner of more than 20 years Richard Richardson, known as ‘Titch’, lost his life in 2014, said she was glad to be with Mr Allsop in his final moments after support that he had shown her after losing her. Partner.
She said: “Dean was there when my partner took his own life in 2014.
“Dean came over every morning and made me a cup of tea.
“At least I could be there for him.”
Police in Primrose Crescent after Dean Allsop was fatally stabbed – Credit: Peter Walsh
As well as losing her partner in 2014, Miss Kray was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018 and after the tragic events of April last year she feels “lucky” to still be here.
Miss Kray, who is confident in her faith, said: “It’s been a horrible eight years.
“I’m a very strong person; there’s not much that can phase me.”