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Jilted lover guilty of fire death Jilted lover guilty of fire death
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A 25-year-old student has been found guilty of murdering his ex-boyfriend by setting him on fire in a fit of jealous rage after he was jilted.A 25-year-old student has been found guilty of murdering his ex-boyfriend by setting him on fire in a fit of jealous rage after he was jilted.
Nadim Kurrimbukus, from Hounslow, west London, was convicted of pouring petrol over Charlie Davies, 23, by a jury at Kingston Crown Court.Nadim Kurrimbukus, from Hounslow, west London, was convicted of pouring petrol over Charlie Davies, 23, by a jury at Kingston Crown Court.
Mr Davies died 12 days after the attack in Staines, Surrey, on 14 June 2008.Mr Davies died 12 days after the attack in Staines, Surrey, on 14 June 2008.
Kurrimbukus was found guilty of murder and one count of arson. He will be sentenced at a later date.Kurrimbukus was found guilty of murder and one count of arson. He will be sentenced at a later date.
His co-defendant Yusuf Dulloo, 27, of Ashton Gardens, Hounslow, who was alleged to be the getaway driver, was cleared of murder and one count of arson.His co-defendant Yusuf Dulloo, 27, of Ashton Gardens, Hounslow, who was alleged to be the getaway driver, was cleared of murder and one count of arson.
'Orange fireball''Orange fireball'
Prosecutor Victor Temple QC said Kurrimbukus who had a "particularly jealous disposition" was consumed with rage after Mr Davies ended their relationship.Prosecutor Victor Temple QC said Kurrimbukus who had a "particularly jealous disposition" was consumed with rage after Mr Davies ended their relationship.
He said he set out on 14 June 2008 determined that if he could not have his ex-boyfriend "nobody else was going to have him".He said he set out on 14 June 2008 determined that if he could not have his ex-boyfriend "nobody else was going to have him".
Violence, jealousy and revenge were all on the mind of Kurrimbukus, culminating in murder Victor Temple QCViolence, jealousy and revenge were all on the mind of Kurrimbukus, culminating in murder Victor Temple QC
The court was told Kurrimbukus filled Mr Davies' front door lock with glue and then waited in an alleyway with a container of petrol for him to return from work.The court was told Kurrimbukus filled Mr Davies' front door lock with glue and then waited in an alleyway with a container of petrol for him to return from work.
When the victim struggled to open his front door Kurrimbukus poured fuel over his head and lit it, turning Mr Davies into an "orange fireball".When the victim struggled to open his front door Kurrimbukus poured fuel over his head and lit it, turning Mr Davies into an "orange fireball".
Mr Davies received burns to 75% of his body.Mr Davies received burns to 75% of his body.
The jury was told Kurrimbukus and Mr Davies had been in a "turbulent and unstable" relationship for two years before the attack.The jury was told Kurrimbukus and Mr Davies had been in a "turbulent and unstable" relationship for two years before the attack.
Mr Temple said it gradually "ran into ever more difficult waters" and by June last year the pair split up.Mr Temple said it gradually "ran into ever more difficult waters" and by June last year the pair split up.
'Hateful vendetta''Hateful vendetta'
He added: "Violence, jealousy and revenge were all on the mind of Kurrimbukus, culminating in murder on 14 June last year."He added: "Violence, jealousy and revenge were all on the mind of Kurrimbukus, culminating in murder on 14 June last year."
Surrey Police described Kurrimbukus' actions as "horrific"Surrey Police described Kurrimbukus' actions as "horrific"
The court heard he set fire to Mr Davies' mother's Fiat Punto in May 2008 when he "verbally crossed swords" with her.The court heard he set fire to Mr Davies' mother's Fiat Punto in May 2008 when he "verbally crossed swords" with her.
Kurrimbukus, who had denied the charges, claimed his relationship with Mr Davies was "better than ever", and "getting better by the day".Kurrimbukus, who had denied the charges, claimed his relationship with Mr Davies was "better than ever", and "getting better by the day".
Judge Charles Tilling said: "This is a case which displays a degree of calculating coldness which leads me to think I will need help in assessing what the minimum term should be."Judge Charles Tilling said: "This is a case which displays a degree of calculating coldness which leads me to think I will need help in assessing what the minimum term should be."
Following the verdict, Det Chief Insp Mark Preston, of Surrey Police, said: "It is clear that Nadim Kurrimbukus launched a hateful vendetta against Charlie Davies after their relationship broke down.Following the verdict, Det Chief Insp Mark Preston, of Surrey Police, said: "It is clear that Nadim Kurrimbukus launched a hateful vendetta against Charlie Davies after their relationship broke down.
"This vicious campaign culminated in the horrific attack on Saturday 14 June 2008. His actions have cut short a young life and forever deprived Charlie's family of a much-loved son and brother.""This vicious campaign culminated in the horrific attack on Saturday 14 June 2008. His actions have cut short a young life and forever deprived Charlie's family of a much-loved son and brother."