JASON MARSHALL FROM EAST HAM SENTENCED TO 39 YEARS FOR BRUTAL MURDER IN NORTHOLT AND ROME

In a chilling case that spanned multiple countries and involved extreme acts of violence, Jason Marshall, a 28-year-old man from East Ham, has been sentenced to a minimum of 39 years in prison for his role in the murder of Peter Fasoli, aged 58, in Northolt, West London. The case drew widespread attention due to the sadistic nature of the crime and the disturbing details uncovered during the investigation.

Marshall, who had previously posed as an MI5 agent, lured Mr. Fasoli to his home in Northolt under false pretenses. The attack occurred during what was supposed to be a bondage sex session, but it quickly turned into a brutal assault. Witnesses and evidence revealed that Marshall tortured Mr. Fasoli for what the judge described as 'sexual gratification,' a motive that underscored the heinousness of the crime. Judge Nicholas Hilliard QC, presiding over the case at the Old Bailey, condemned Marshall's actions as 'sadistic' and emphasized the cruelty involved.

Following the attack, Marshall set fire to Mr. Fasoli’s bungalow, initially believed to be the cause of death. However, investigators later discovered a seven-hour recording of the night’s events stored on Mr. Fasoli’s computer, which provided crucial evidence. The footage showed Marshall tying up his victim, gagging him, and smothering him with cling film before calmly smoking a cigarette afterward. The recording also captured Marshall gathering his belongings, dousing the scene with a liquid, and setting the property ablaze.

During the sentencing, Judge Hilliard pointed out that Marshall’s prolonged torture was driven by his own enjoyment, with no apparent remorse. The court heard that after the murder, Marshall fled to Rome, using stolen money and credit cards belonging to Mr. Fasoli. In an attempt to cover his tracks, he continued to communicate with acquaintances via the dating app Badoo, which was the platform where he initially met Mr. Fasoli. Police revealed that Marshall sent messages accusing Mr. Fasoli of ignoring him and apologized for not showing up, despite being the perpetrator of the crime.

Marshall’s criminal activities extended beyond the murder in Northolt. He was later extradited from Italy after being convicted of strangling another man, Vincenzo Iale, aged 67, in his flat in Rome less than three weeks after Mr. Fasoli’s death. Evidence presented during the trial included video footage recovered from Mr. Fasoli’s hard drive, showing Marshall tying up, gagging, and smothering his victim with cling film. The footage also depicted Marshall calmly smoking a cigarette after the killing, before collecting his belongings and setting fire to the scene.

The investigation was notably aided by Mr. Fasoli’s nephew, Christopher Murgatroyd, who examined his uncle’s fire-damaged computer in November 2014 as part of genealogical research. The trial revealed that Marshall, who had previously worked as a male escort, had a pattern of stalking victims on Badoo and had planned the robbery during the meeting with Mr. Fasoli. Marshall arrived dressed as a law enforcement officer, complete with handcuffs, a holster, and latex gloves, and falsely arrested Mr. Fasoli for being a spy. During the fake interrogation, he threatened to cut his victim’s tongue with a hunting knife to obtain PIN numbers.

Marshall, who is already serving a 16-year sentence for attacks in Italy, claimed to suffer from amnesia during the trial. His criminal history and the brutal nature of his crimes have led to a lengthy and severe prison sentence, reflecting the gravity of his actions and the impact on his victims and their families.