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A twenty-three-year-old Sussex man has formally admitted to fatally stabbing and killing his elder brother in a sustained domestic attack whilst released on crown court bail. Taylor Mitten entered a plea of guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility during a formal hearing at Lewes Crown Court sitting in Hove on Friday, 11 September. The admission concludes the central prosecution regarding the death of twenty-five-year-old Jack Mitten, who was discovered dead inside a residential property on Lindum Road in the Tarring area of Worthing on Wednesday, 3 September. When the indictment was formally put to the defendant regarding whether he had killed his brother, Mitten plainly replied with the single word: "Guilty."
Discovery of the Lindum Road Crime Scene
Daily Dazzling Dawn understands that emergency responders and Sussex Police units initially converged on the Lindum Road address shortly after 4:00 pm after Jack Mitten’s aunt discovered his body inside the property. Paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene from catastrophic trauma. Forensic examinations confirmed the young man had suffered at least thirty-six separate stab wounds across his head, neck, and chest. Crown prosecutors established that the defendant had departed work earlier that afternoon and travelled directly to the residence where Jack was staying before carrying out the fatal assault.
The Manhunt and Evasion in Worthing
Following the fatal attack, Taylor Mitten fled the premises and successfully evaded capture for three days. Daily Dazzling Dawn learned that the suspect shaved his beard in an active effort to alter his appearance and evade pursuing officers. Sussex Police designated Mitten as an urgent person of interest and issued strict warnings advising members of the public not to approach him. The manhunt concluded on Friday, 5 September, when officers tracked Mitten to Curzon Close in Worthing, detaining him on suspicion of murder. While in police custody over that weekend, Mitten also pushed an officer, an action recorded by prosecutors that did not draw an independent penalty.
Bail Breaches and Arson History
The proceedings at Lewes Crown Court highlighted the defendant’s pre-existing involvement with the criminal justice system. At the precise time of the Lindum Road killing, Taylor Mitten was on bail granted by the Crown Court for conspiracy to commit arson and related offences. Judicial records confirmed that Mitten had already entered a guilty plea to setting fire to a Nissan Qashqai during an incident dating back to 2 June 2020. Despite facing unresolved charges for arson conspiracy, the defendant had remained at liberty in the community pending trial when the homicide occurred.
Family Trauma and Police Support
Addressing the conclusion of the plea hearing, Detective Chief Inspector Mark Cullimore of the Sussex Police Major Crime Team highlighted the deep devastation experienced by the victims' relatives. As told to journalists, the detective chief inspector noted that specialist family liaison officers continue to work closely with Jack Mitten’s loved ones as they process the profound loss of a family member at the hands of his own brother. Police leadership also renewed an urgent appeal for the press and public to strictly respect the family's direct request for privacy.
Psychiatric Review and Sentencing
Taylor Mitten has been remanded in continuing custody without bail ahead of his sentencing hearing on 22 October. Crown court proceedings will evaluate clinical assessments and psychiatric reports regarding the defendant's mental state under the legal provisions of diminished responsibility before final custody terms are handed down.
