The world is a colder and darker place
BEN Mwangi said he will never get over the loss of his murdered son.
In a statement read to the court he said: “Logan was the sweetest and most beautiful boy whose life has been tragically cut short.
“The world is a colder and darker place without his warm smile and the happy energy with which he lived his life.
“The hole that has been left in the hearts of all who knew him will never be filled.
“No amount of time can heal the wounds that have been inflicted.
“The wonderful memories I have of my son will never be tarnished. They will forever be in my heart and soul.
“I loved him so much and somehow I have to live my life knowing I will never get to see him
grow up to be the wonderful man he would have been.”
Mr Mwangi, who split from Logan’s mother shortly after he was born, sobbed as his statement was read.
He revealed he suffers vivid nightmares about his murdered son. The months since Logan’s murder have been “hell,” Mr Mwangi added.
Of his dreams he said: “Logan comes to tell me that he is okay and to check if I’m okay. He runs into my arms and I hold him tight but he then slowly disappears until he’s no longer in my arms. I wake up screaming and crying.”
Mr Mwangi recalled the terrible day when police told him Logan was dead. He said: “I just collapsed on the floor and hit my head.
“I felt like every fibre in my body had died and couldn’t stop crying. “I couldn’t understand how something like this could have happened to my son.
“The rest of the day was a blur as I waited for more information. It was so painful. “The following day I was made aware that Logan’s mother had been arrested on suspicion of his murder. I am just devastated that I couldn’t have been there to protect him.”