Wood Green murderer jailed for at least 22 years

The decomposed body of 40-year-old Marvin Dickson was found in a bathtub by Met Police officers last year

Marvin Dickson pictured on CCTV before he was killed by Dante Forrest (inset)

A Wood Green murderer has been sentenced to life with a minimum term of 22 years.

The decomposed body of 40-year-old Marvin Dickson was found in a bathtub by Met Police officers on Friday, 20th September 2024.

Dante Forrest, aged 36, of Moselle Avenue, was convicted on Thursday (13th) at the Old Bailey and sentenced yesterday (Tuesday 18th).

Forrest was brought to justice after Met officers used DNA evidence from Marvin’s blood in the scene and trawled through hundreds of hours of CCTV to prove he was at the crime scene.

They found Marvin’s blood on a pizza box at the crime scene and uncovered crucial footage which showed him wearing Marvin’s trainers in the days after his death.

In a statement provided to the Met Police, Marvin’s family said: “On behalf of our family, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in this case.

“While we are grateful that justice has been delivered, and that the person responsible for Marvin’s death has been held accountable, no verdict can ever bring him back or ease the sadness we carry every day.

“Marvin will forever be loved, missed, and remembered.”

Detective Inspector Mark Johnson, from the Met’s specialist crime unit, who led the investigation, said: “Today’s sentence will hopefully bring a small amount of closure to Marvin’s family. My thoughts remain with his loved ones as justice is finally served, they have shown immense strength throughout this investigation.”

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