Leeds teen pleads guilty to murder of rival in boyfriend dispute

Leeds teen pleads guilty to murder of rival in boyfriend dispute

Eighteen-year-old Kayla Smith pleaded guilty to murder at Leeds Crown Court for the stabbing death of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield, according to The Independent. The admission follows a pre-arranged fight over a boyfriend.

The three teenagers were initially charged with murder, with the trial expected to last up to three weeks, as reported by Yorkshire Live. Two men also charged in the case have denied involvement, per The Independent.

参与者

Kayla Smith Archie Rycroft Blake Dowling Chloe Watson Dransfield Leeds Crown Court

地点

Kennerleigh Avenue, Austhorpe, Leeds, England, United Kingdom Leeds Crown Court, Leeds, England, United Kingdom

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2026年十一月12日
3 篇总计
Leeds woman, 18, admits knife murder of 16-year-old love rival
Leeds woman, 18, admits knife murder of 16-year-old love rival

The Guardian • 11月12日 20:57

Kayla Smith, 18, admitted murdering 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield during a planned fight over a boyfriend in Leeds, while two other suspects await trial.

可信度 88% 操纵 8% 中立
Kayla Smith: Teenage girl admits murdering love rival in fatal stabbing
Kayla Smith: Teenage girl admits murdering love rival in fatal stabbing

The Independent • 11月12日 16:16

An 18-year-old Leeds girl pleaded guilty to murder after stabbing a 16-year-old rival in a pre-arranged fight, while two men charged in the case deny involvement.

可信度 88% 操纵 12% 中立
Kayla Smith admits murdering love rival Chloe Watson in Leeds
Kayla Smith admits murdering love rival Chloe Watson in Leeds

BBC • 11月12日 12:49

Eighteen-year-old Kayla Smith pleaded guilty to murder in the stabbing death of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield during a dispute over a boyfriend.

可信度 92% 操纵 8% 中立
2026年十一月11日
3 篇总计
Chloe Watson murder trial: 16-year-old stabbed to death in pre-planned fight, trial told
Chloe Watson murder trial: 16-year-old stabbed to death in pre-planned fight, trial told

ITVX • 11月11日 18:07

Three young adults are on trial for the stabbing death of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield after prosecutors say the attack was arranged in advance.

可信度 85% 操纵 8% 中立
Teenage girl stabbed 16-year-old to death in fight over boy, trial told
Teenage girl stabbed 16-year-old to death in fight over boy, trial told

The Telegraph • 11月11日 16:00

An 18-year-old girl pleaded guilty to manslaughter after stabbing a 16-year-old to death in a dispute over a boyfriend, while two men face murder charges.

可信度 88% 操纵 8% 中立
Chloe Watson Dransfield murder trial day one as it happened and third accused teen named
Chloe Watson Dransfield murder trial day one as it happened and third accused teen named

Yorkshire Live • 11月11日 11:45

Three teenagers will face a murder trial at Leeds Crown Court for the stabbing death of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield, with proceedings expected to last up to three weeks.

可信度 85% 操纵 12% 中立