THE mum of murdered teenager Jimmy Mizen says she’s “disappointed” with the BBC for playing the music of her son’s killer.
A Sun probe discovered TEN is Jake Fahri, 35, recently released from a life sentence for the 2008 murder of gentle giant Jimmy, 16, in South London.
Margaret Mizen speaking on Thursday’s BBC Breakfast[/caption]
Fahri has been promoted by the BBC despite boasting about killing[/caption]
Millwall fan Jimmy was attacked by Fahri at a bakery in Lee, South East London[/caption]
The Ministry of Justice last night launched an urgent probe into the killer drill rapper whose lyrics include “watched him melt like Ben and Jerry’s”.
His music has been showcased on BBC 1Xtra with DJ Theo Johnson saying he “really stands out”.
His radio tracks appear to have been censored.
Margaret Mizen said: “When you’re playing the songs of a murderer it’s pretty bad.”
She added that the MoJ has “questions to answer”, describing Fahri as a “coward”.
“To be honest with you I feel a bit numb because when we got to hear and read the story last night. I’m still taking it in I suppose.
“Bit shocked. It’s very difficult to talk about your emotions and as a family we’re just taking it in.”
Describing her son, Margaret went on to say: “You know, obviously there’s been lots written about him over the years. But Jimmy was just a beautiful boy.
“He was known actually as the boy that sparkled as well. And he just
shone. You know, Jimmy was a shining star.
“Loved by so many, loved by his teachers, loved by his friends.
“Obviously, adored by his family. Although it’s 16 and a half years, we still miss him greatly. We’ve got a fabulous charity in his name, and that’s what really helps us.”
Margaret said: “This is not going to change because of what’s
going on now. You know, we have to decide what sort of messages do we want. And I think our children need to hear these messages of
forgiveness, peace and hope.
“They don’t need to hear all these dreadful rap songs that are going on with all the horrible words.
“So our message will stay forgiveness, peace and hope. And that’s the that’s the message that we give to young people in schools that will
continue.”
Margaret said the MoJ keeps the family updated each year but they “haven’t had any contact” from the government department in relation to the latest news.
“I probably will be looking for a few answers. I need to sit
with the rest of my family today and really kind of take stock of it,
but I would like answers.”
She added: “I’ve looked at some of the videos and I’m thinking maybe that they were made within the areas that Jake is not allowed to go into.
“I do want answers and, and I’ll be looking into that today.”
