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An asylum seeker accused of murdering a worker at a migrant hotel was seen “enjoying himself” with friends just hours after the incident, a court was informed yesterday.
Housing officer Tyler English stated that Sudan-born Deng Chol Majek had appeared “downcast” and “lost in thought” prior to the attack, seemingly gazing at where Rhiannon Skye Whyte, 27, was employed last October.
Rhiannon Skye Whyte was employed at the Park Inn by Radisson hotel before the attackCredit: Doug Seeburg
Ms. Whyte passed away in the hospital on October 23, 2024 – approximately 60 hours after the attackCredit: PA
Mr. English remarked: “Typically, during that time, I check on the morale of everyone present.
“That’s when I noticed he was not in the best of spirits, so I asked, ‘Are you okay?’ but received no reply.”
He continued: “His mood was notably low.
“He almost seemed sorrowful.”
Majek is accused of following her after her shift concluded at 11 PM, armed with a screwdriver on an isolated train platform in Walsall, West Midlands.
Mr. English hurried to the scene upon her discovery, and upon his return, he observed Majek listening to music in the car park of the Park Inn hotel.
He added: “His demeanor had certainly improved.”
Ms. Whyte succumbed to her injuries in the hospital on October 23, 2024 – roughly 60 hours after the assault.
Majek, reportedly 19, denies the allegations.
The trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court is ongoing.
Deng Chol Majek observing Whyte while she worked behind a bar at an asylum hotelCredit: British Transport Police
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Rhiannon Skye Whyte?
Rhiannon Skye Whyte was attacked after her shift at the Park Inn hotel and later died in the hospital on October 23, 2024.
Who is Deng Chol Majek?
Deng Chol Majek is a Sudan-born asylum seeker accused of murdering Rhiannon Skye Whyte.
What is the current status of the trial?
The trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court is currently ongoing.
