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A paranoid schizophrenic who admitted stabbing a mental health worker to death and threatened to kill the Queen has been detained indefinitely.A paranoid schizophrenic who admitted stabbing a mental health worker to death and threatened to kill the Queen has been detained indefinitely.
Ronald Dixon used four knives to kill Ashleigh Ewing, 22, who visited his house in Heaton, Newcastle, on behalf of charity Mental Health Matters.Ronald Dixon used four knives to kill Ashleigh Ewing, 22, who visited his house in Heaton, Newcastle, on behalf of charity Mental Health Matters.
The 35-year-old denied murder, but admitted manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.The 35-year-old denied murder, but admitted manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust will hold an inquiry into Dixon's care.Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust will hold an inquiry into Dixon's care.
Miss Ewing, of Hebburn, South Tyneside, was found dead with 39 wounds in Dixon's kitchen on 22 May 2006.Miss Ewing, of Hebburn, South Tyneside, was found dead with 39 wounds in Dixon's kitchen on 22 May 2006.
Dixon, who believed he was Henry VIII's son, was also arrested last year outside Buckingham Palace for threatening to kill the Queen, Newcastle Crown Court heard.Dixon, who believed he was Henry VIII's son, was also arrested last year outside Buckingham Palace for threatening to kill the Queen, Newcastle Crown Court heard.
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Miss Ewing's parents, Jeff and Aileen, want to know why their daughter, who graduated in psychology the summer before her death, was sent to visit a dangerous client alone.Miss Ewing's parents, Jeff and Aileen, want to know why their daughter, who graduated in psychology the summer before her death, was sent to visit a dangerous client alone.
Miss Ewing was a support worker who helped clients with mental health problems to live in the community.Miss Ewing was a support worker who helped clients with mental health problems to live in the community.
The court heard that Dixon used a number of knives during the attack because the blades kept snapping.The court heard that Dixon used a number of knives during the attack because the blades kept snapping.
Paul Sloan QC, prosecuting, said: "He told police that his dad was Henry VIII.Paul Sloan QC, prosecuting, said: "He told police that his dad was Henry VIII.
"He admitted he wanted to kill the Queen. He referred to himself as King Ron.""He admitted he wanted to kill the Queen. He referred to himself as King Ron."
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Patrick Cosgrove QC, defending, said: "If responsible persons had taken other rational decisions at the crucial time, Miss Ewing would never have been put in the situation of grave risk and perhaps Mr Dixon would not have been at liberty to commit the crime."Patrick Cosgrove QC, defending, said: "If responsible persons had taken other rational decisions at the crucial time, Miss Ewing would never have been put in the situation of grave risk and perhaps Mr Dixon would not have been at liberty to commit the crime."
He said Dixon had been refusing to take his anti-psychotic drugs, was drinking alcohol, and feeling stressed because of his debts.He said Dixon had been refusing to take his anti-psychotic drugs, was drinking alcohol, and feeling stressed because of his debts.
A spokeswoman for Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust said: "Since the incident we have carried out an internal review of our involvement in Ronald Dixon's care.A spokeswoman for Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust said: "Since the incident we have carried out an internal review of our involvement in Ronald Dixon's care.
"We are satisfied that the individuals involved in his case acted professionally and provided appropriate support to him. "We are satisfied that the individuals involved in his case acted professionally and provided appropriate support to him."
"We will continue to fully cooperate with the coroner's ongoing investigations, and also with the independent inquiry that we now expect the strategic health authority to commission to look into all aspects of Ronald Dixon's contact with a range of agencies." Police said Dixon had been receiving voluntary psychiatric treatment since being convicted of grievous bodily harm after attacking his parents with a hammer in 1994.
He received two years' probation for the offence and voluntarily attended Cherry Knowle Hospital in Sunderland for treatment.
After his arrest outside Buckingham Palace, he was sectioned then subsequently released into the community, where he was medically supervised by the Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust.
Mental Health Matters managed the flat he lived in.