Stephen Lawrence's Father Shares Heartbreaking Last Moments with His Son as Notorious Killer Seeks Release

STEPHEN Lawrence's father has shared the heart-wrenching moment he last saw his son alive as the teen's despicable murderer attempts to secure his freedom.

The 19-year-old was fatally stabbed in 1993 at a bus stop in Eltham, South London, in a horrific racist attack that stunned the nation.

Stephen Lawrence was murdered in 1993 David Norris is making a bid for freedom

His parents endured a 19-year wait to see two men finally imprisoned for the atrocity.

A parole board hearing is currently underway to determine whether Norris should be released or transferred to an open prison.

Stephen's father, Neville Lawrence, who has relentlessly pursued justice, disclosed the final moments he shared with his son.

He remembered Stephen saying "see you" and inquiring if he was alright before leaving the house on the day of his murder.

The father expressed, “Perhaps I had a premonition. I wish more than anything that he had come straight home.”

Neville also recounted how Stephen "looked as though he was sleeping" when he viewed his body after the tragedy.

His poignant statement followed his assertion that "justice has not been served" if Norris is released without disclosing the identities of the other individuals involved in his son's murder.

Stephen's mother, Baroness Doreen Lawrence, also provided testimony today, urging the parole board not to grant Norris his freedom.

She expressed her concerns for her family's safety and firmly believes that he should remain incarcerated.

The mother stated, “This individual has shown no acceptance, remorse, and certainly lacks any humanity.

“If he did, he would have explained his actions, why he did it, and taken responsibility for his heinous crime.

“He has not, and therefore, I cannot forgive him. Anyone who does not acknowledge their wrongdoing and show remorse poses a danger to society.

“Without acknowledgment, there is no understanding; without understanding, there is no learning; without learning, there is a risk of repeating such harm.”

“I firmly believe that this person is a risk to society and dangerous. I cannot envision him walking the streets of our diverse country without posing a threat to someone like me – a black person.”

Baroness Lawrence also shared how Norris's cruel actions irrevocably altered her life.

She noted that Stephen's murder, executed in the “most brutal and callous manner,” led to her divorce and caused her to endure “extraordinarily painful mental health struggles.”

The mother further explained how her son's murder stripped her of her privacy as she fought for justice, making her a target of harassment.

She continued, “When this individual was arrested and charged, I hoped for answers regarding why my son was killed.

“Instead, I sat in that courtroom day after day, hearing denial after denial.

“He presented his testimony with arrogance, believing he was entitled to that from a criminal justice system that had protected him for so long.

“There was no sign of empathy or compassion for what my family and I endured. I am still left wondering: why Stephen?”

Stephen was murdered while waiting at a bus stop with his friend Duwayne Brooks on April 22, 1993.

The aftermath led to one of the longest, most complex, and mismanaged murder investigations in Metropolitan Police history, allowing the alleged killers to evade justice for nearly two decades.

This situation also shed light on racism in the UK, prompting intense scrutiny of police forces nationwide.

In 1998, a public inquiry into Stephen's murder investigation concluded that the Met was institutionally racist.

In May 2011, Gary Dobson and David Norris finally faced trial for Stephen's murder after a review of forensic evidence revealed the victim's DNA on the defendants' clothing.