Debbie Makki, the mother of a son who got stabbed to death, tragically passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020. Learn more about the incident.
On March 2, 2019, Yousef Makki, a promising young man from a modest background in Burnage, south Manchester, got murdered by his friend Joshua Molnar.
Yousef and Joshua were both 17 at the time. Despite being acquitted of criminal homicide, Joshua was cleared unanimously by telling the jury that he had acted in self-defense.
A new Channel4 documentary, ‘Killed by a Rich Kid,’ is bringing the case back to the forefront. After watching the series, many people believe that the 17-year-old and his family did not receive justice.
Yousef Makki Mother Debbie Dies In Sorrow After He Was Stabbed To Death
The mother of Yousef Makki, Debbie Makki, died just over a year after her son got stabbed to death. Her family said that she passed away with a broken heart.
Debbi, 55 at the time of her death, was taken to the hospital by ambulance after becoming ill. She tested negative for Covid-19 but developed an infection that progressed to sepsis.
The mother and grandmother had spent a few hours in the intensive care unit at Wythenshawe Hospital before passing away.
Following her death, her family members claimed that the lockdown kept her away from seeing her grandchildren. As a result, it kept her going in her grief for her late son.
The doctors told had told that Debbie’s situation was critical as soon as she reached the hospital. He had also reported to them that she was too weak to fight.
The Makkis’ and Makoums’ said in a sad statement that their lives had fallen apart all over again. They were heartbroken when they learned of Debbie’s death.
Yousef Makki Parents And Family Details
Yousef Makki came from a humble family and his parents were not wealthy. But Yousef had received a scholarship to Manchester Grammar School, which gave them great pride.
Yousef’s mother, Debbie, along with her daughter Jade Akoum, campaigned against hate and knife crime.
She described the moment a surgeon told her he couldn’t save her son at an anti-knife crime summit at Manchester Cathedral in the autumn of 2019.
The brave mother did not hold back and openly expressed her grief over the loss of her son to the public. Her daughter Jade was also by her side every step of the way, cheering her on in the campaign.
Debbie urged everyone to teach young men not to carry knives and that knife crime is never acceptable. She also advocated for harsher penalties for those who carry knives.
Where Is Yousef Makki Father Now?
Yousef Makki father became rhe person to lose the moat as he lost both his and wife. Meanwhile, his current whereabouts are not revealed.
He expressed his grief following the court’s decision. Watching the court’s verdict, he said it was like seeing Yousef gets stabbed right in front of his eyes.
Mr. Makki also claimed that the officials who were supposed to protect his son and bring him to justice turned against him and aided the Molnar family.
He also stated that the accused’s privileged background may have influenced the verdict.