Mum fears son’s killer became ‘more aggressive’ in prison
The mother of murdered schoolboy Jimmy Misson has told the BBC she fears his killer has become “more aggressive” in prison.
In 2008, 19-year-old Jake Fahri was sentenced to life in prison after throwing a large glass plate that shattered, severing an artery in the 16-year-old’s neck.
The 35-year-old man was released in June 2023 but recalled on thursday After “shamelessly bragging” about his offending, the Probation Service said.
Jimmy’s mother Margaret called Fakhri’s previous sentence a “waste” of time and money.
Report The Sun reported that Fakhri recorded music referencing the murders as masked diamond dance artist Ten.
Two of TEN’s songs were played on BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Introducing programme, although the songs clearly involved murder.
“I just wonder whether in prison he has become more aggressive and more arrogant than before he went to prison,” Mrs Mitzen told BBC Breakfast.
“Because that’s how it seems to me.”
“Maybe he just thinks that no matter what he does it doesn’t matter and no one will notice.
“But apparently someone did, and now he’s back in jail.”
Jimmy’s father, Barry, previously said the situation raised “some questions about the whole (prison) system – What’s the point? “
A spokesman for the Prison and Probation Service said Jimmy’s family “should not have to see their son’s killer brazenly bragging about his violent crimes”.
They added: “All offenders released on license are subject to strict conditions. As this case shows, if they breach the rules we will recall them to prison.”
TEN is a diamond rap artist whose music often features violent themes and who uses a balaclava to hide his identity in his videos.
Some of his lyrics read: “Sharpen my blades, I must keep what’s necessary. Stay alert and ready, any corner could be deadly.”
Ms Misson has previously said she was disappointed the BBC was playing TEN music: “I want answers about this”.
She said TEN’s “horrible (music) video” incited violence and encouraged young people to carry and use knives.
Ms Mixon added that action should be taken against music that glorifies such themes.
“I pray with all my heart that something happens and this is all banned – but that’s probably too much to expect.”
Mrs Mitzen said Fakhri’s return to prison would take the family back to the time of Jimmy’s death.
“This is never going to go away for us and I think we have to accept that.”
Ms Mizen said that if she had the chance to talk to her son’s killer, she would ask him: “Why did you mess up your life?” Because that’s what he did. “
A BBC spokesman previously said: “This individual does not appear on any BBC playlists and, as we pointed out to The Sun, we have never played their printed lyrics.
“Two of his other tracks have already been played twice. 1Xtra has no plans to play his music further, we have no knowledge of his background and we in no way condone his actions.”