A chilling 999 call made by Dylan Thomas after murdering his housemate, William Bush, on Christmas Eve has shocked listeners as it reveals Thomas calmly stating “he’s dead” to the call handler. The call was released by South Wales Police following Thomas’s conviction for the murder of his 23-year-old housemate in Cardiff. Despite initially denying murder, Thomas was found guilty by a jury after a trial at Cardiff Crown Court. The court heard harrowing details of the sustained and brutal attack, during which Mr. Bush was stabbed in the chest with a kitchen knife and had his throat cut.
Neighbours in Chapel Street, Llandaff, reported hearing “screams of horror” during the attack, painting a disturbing picture of the events that unfolded that fateful night. Thomas, 24, residing in the same property as the victim, appeared emotionless via video link as the guilty verdict was delivered. Throughout the trial, Thomas claimed he was suffering from an “abnormality of mind” which impaired his rational judgement and willpower, leading to the fatal assault on his housemate. The released 999 call captures the chilling moment when Thomas informs the call handler of Mr. Bush’s demise, with a distressed female voice in the background adding to the tense atmosphere.
In the call, Thomas can be heard requesting an ambulance to the location in Llandaff, before confirming that Mr. Bush, his friend, is not breathing. The call handler’s attempts to gather information are met with Thomas’s shocking admission that his housemate is dead. Further details emerged during the trial, including witness accounts and additional 999 calls made by Thomas using his grandmother’s mobile phone. These calls shed light on the chaotic and tragic events of that night, with Thomas expressing fear for his own safety and indicating that the victim had become aggressive.
As the court proceedings unfolded, the jury was presented with a clearer picture of the events leading up to the fatal altercation between Thomas and Mr. Bush. The chilling transcripts of the 999 calls played a crucial role in piecing together the sequence of events and understanding the mindset of the defendant at the time of the incident. Despite Thomas’s claims of impaired mental faculties, the jury ultimately held him accountable for the murder of his housemate, culminating in a guilty verdict.
Thomas’s sentencing is scheduled for Monday, December 16, marking the next chapter in this tragic case that has sent shockwaves through the community. The released 999 call, along with the testimonies and evidence presented during the trial, have painted a grim picture of the events that transpired on that fateful Christmas Eve. As the details continue to unfold, the impact of this heinous crime on all those involved serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of violence and loss within our society.