A Lancing man has been cleared of brutally murdering his own grandmother in Brighton! Pietro Addis, 19, of Ring Road, was found not guilty of the murder of 69-year-old Susan Addis, who was tragically found dead at her home in Cedars Gardens on Thursday, 7 January 2021.
The verdict was announced on Friday, March 3 at Lewes Crown Court after a two-week trial. The jury determined that Pietro was not responsible for the murder on the grounds of diminished responsibility. However, he did plead guilty to the charge of manslaughter and is set to be sentenced on May 5.
Detective Superintendent Mark Chapman, of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, expressed his condolences to the Addis family and loved ones, who have shown remarkable dignity and compassion throughout this trying time.
“This is a heartbreaking case where a much-loved grandmother, who was highly respected in the Brighton and Hove community, was killed in such a horrific way,” he said.
The community has been rocked by this case, and the verdict has brought some closure to the Addis family and their loved ones.
