This is the creepy moment that killer Steven White stabbed to death his victim Jordan Cody in the neck inside a tent. Jordan tried to run to save his life, but collapsed seconds later and died in a pool of blood.
White, homeless, pleaded guilty to murder during his trial in Cardiff Crown Court and was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 26 years. CCTV footage was reproduced to the jury at the trial at the time the defendant caused the fatal injury to Mr. Cody out of Cardiff’s Huggard Center on November 23 last year.
The two men knew each other, but White, 44, who had been released from prison four days earlier, was upset after the disappearance of 100-pound crack cocaine the couple had bought. He later said people couldn’t cope and said “I need to go back to jail.”
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Steven White (left) murdered Jordan Cody (right) by stabbing him on the other side in a tent outside Cardiff’s Huggard Center (Image: South Wales Police)
After stabbing Mr. Cody, 31, in the neck, White followed him out of the tent and stood on top of him after he fell to the ground. He hit his body in search of a cracked tube and said, “Now you’re not a bad man, are you?”
The images, published by South Wales police, showed White in an orange hat and black coat and walking towards a small tent, occupied by Mr Cody, which people used to use drugs. After White entered the tent, there was a fight between the two men and the killer’s orange hat can be clearly seen through the fabric of the tent.
Steven White (surrounded) leaves a tent moments after stabbing Jordan Cody (top right) who flees before collapsing (Image: South Wales Police)
Moments later, Mr. was seen. Cody ran out of the tent, but by this time he had already received the fatal wound to his neck. He ran meters before falling to the ground seconds later. White could then be seen coming out of the tent with a knife in his hand, before going to where Mr. Cody had sunk and standing on top of him. Witnesses could be seen protesting with the accused holding the knife in his possession.
Steven White (circled) rides a bike moments after killing Jordan Cody outside Cardiff’s Huggard Center (Image: South Wales Police)
White was later seen taking Mr.’s bicycle. Cody and trying to get out, but another man pushes him to the ground. After throwing the murder weapon, White got back on the bike and left while others tried to help Mr. Cody, who died at the scene as a result of his injuries.
The defendant was then seen by CCTV in Argos in Cardiff Bay, after traveling to the home of an uncle who gave him a lift to the store. He bought a radio, in preparation for his return to prison, and visited the nearby Asda supermarket where he bought a Lee Child novel called “Better Off Dead.”
Steven White (surrounded) attends Asda in Cardiff Bay where he buys a novel after killing Jordan Cody (Image: South Wales Police)
He was then caught with a police camera carrying his body when he spotted a Transit police van on Habershon Street, Splott, telling them he was the person he was looking for and that he had “stabbed someone in the neck”. During his arrest, he told officers “I did it, I was being harassed by all the shit.” He added: “I bought a radio and a book and I’m ready to go to jail.” When arrested on suspicion of murder, White said, “It’s not suspicion, I did it myself.”
Following the sentencing hearing, Chief Detective Inspector Matt Davies of the South Wales Police said: “Jordan Cody-Foster was a much-loved son, nephew, cousin, brother and father and our thoughts are with your friends and family.I hope the outcome at Cardiff Crown Court today offers some consolation to all who met and loved Jordan.
Steven White (below) is arrested on Habershon Street, Splott, after murdering Jordan Cody (Image: South Wales Police)
“His death impacted the community, especially those who work and reside at the Huggard Center. I would like to thank them not only for their courageous actions during the day and the efforts they made to save Jordan’s life, but also the their support during our investigation.This tragic case once again highlights the devastating and far-reaching consequences of knife crime.
“South Wales Police are committed to tackling knife crimes by preventing people from carrying these weapons and firmly treating those we find involved in this crime. If you suspect someone may be carrying a knife, put “Get in touch with the police. Save a life.”
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