An “evil” predator who was caught on CCTV raping and murdering an NHS worker on a park bench has been sentenced to life in prison.
Mohamed Aidoo attacked Natalie Shotter, 37, who was knocked unconscious after a night out in Southall Park, west London. Jurors heard how the former child star died of a heart attack after being verbally raped “multiple times”.
Following an Old Bailey trial, Aidoo, 35, was found guilty of rape and manslaughter.
Jurors were not told about his previous convictions for sex acts in which he tried to groom young people online.
The court found that the “extraordinarily talented” shotter was a beloved mother, sister, partner, daughter and former child star in the stage production of Les Misérables.
On Friday, Judge Richard Marks KC sentenced Ido to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 10 years and eight months.
He told Eidoh that it was “evil and completely reckless” to take advantage of the shotter when he was defenseless and unconscious.
There had never been a death recorded as a result of oral sex, but the judge said there was a “high risk” that she would be seriously harmed by what he did to her over a “several minutes”.
Eidoh is a “dangerous criminal” and even had “explicit” sexual chats online with a girl believed to be 13-years-old while he was being investigated for rape in August 2022.
Ms Shotter's mother, NHS cardiologist Dr Cath Shotter-Wheatman, previously described her daughter as a “bubbly bundle of joy” who starred in a hit musical aged 12.
Ms Shotter had secured a place at the prestigious Britt School of Performing Arts in Croydon and had opportunities to work in theater and television, she said.
As an adult, she became a mother of three children and worked for the British Heart Foundation before taking up a job in clinical management at a local NHS hospital.
Dr. Shotter-Wheatman said: “She was amazing at her job and kind to staff and patients alike. The day I found out about Nat I felt really sick and devastated. I was really shocked. Ta.
“Then I had to learn from the police that my daughter had died in such tragic circumstances.
“When Mohamed Idaw, and this is the only time I say his name, was finally indicted, I was so happy, but I realized that everything was still to come. My daughter was raped. It was really sad to see what was happening on the surveillance camera. No mother should have to see anything like that.”
She continued to address the defendant: “My family has been torn apart after hearing the medical evidence of how you caused my daughter to die.
“Women shouldn't have to be afraid to go to the park and sit on a bench. It's disgusting. You went after a vulnerable woman. She's a wonderful mother, a wonderful sister and daughter. She was a wonderful child. We have lost our beautiful daughter.”
Natalie's father, Andrew Shotter, recalled “amazing memories” of his “feisty” daughter performing in Les Misérables in front of thousands of people.
“It was terrifying to hear what happened in the last moments of her life,” he said.
The former paramedic added: In my head I'm screaming at her not to go to the park. I can't save her from that man. ”
Shotter's partner, Anthony Wilson, said in a statement that he was “angry” thinking about her killer and that his new role as a single father had “limited him in every way”. said.
During the trial, the court heard that Mr Shotter was seen dancing happily in the street before entering the park after a night out.
Jurors watched CCTV footage show Idowu walking past the victim in a “predatory” manner three times as he sat on a bench.
Thirty minutes later, she was lying down and making no “obvious movements” when the defendant “casually” approached her, prosecutor Alison Morgan KC said.
The court heard that Ms Shotter was “deeply unconscious” as Eadow repeatedly verbally assaulted her and moved her body in various positions.
The defendant then drove back to his home in Hounslow, west London, via Shell's garage, where he stopped to buy cat food and mouthwash.
Shotter, who had three children between the ages of 5 and 19, was found dead in a park by a passerby in the early morning hours of July 17, 2021.
Speaking after the verdict, Kirsty O'Connor, from the Crown Prosecution Service, said: “Natalie Shotter was enjoying a night out when she fell prey to Mohamed Aidoo. While she was unconscious, he raped her repeatedly. That was the cause of her death.
“The investigation was extremely complex and required working closely with police and experts to uncover what happened to the victim and what led to her death.
“During police interrogation, he stated that Natalie was alive and had consented to sex with him. However, CCTV footage proves this is not the case, and the victim was I had lost consciousness.
“The CPS is determined to bring justice to rape victims. Tragically, Natalie lost her life as a result of this despicable attack. We would like to express our deepest condolences to her children and loved ones. I would like to express my thoughts.
“Natalie's family showed extreme courage and dignity throughout the harrowing investigation and trial. We thank them for their support and continue to express our deepest condolences on Natalie's devastating death. ”
