Man knifed by neighbour he had supported.
Tributes have been paid to a man stabbed to death by a neighbour he had befriended and helped.
Calvin Olawale Babatunde was killed in January 2024 by 25-year-old Jay Lupton, of Fen Street, Milton Keynes, who last week pleaded guilty to one count of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility. He was sentenced to a hospital order at Luton Crown Court.
Calvin’s brother, David, issued a tribute on behalf of the family.
“Our brother was suddenly taken from us. None of us got the chance to say goodbye,” he said.
“Dear brother, we miss you immensely. Words cannot describe the void your passing has left in our lives. We miss your magnetic energy, all our reflective conversations, and your kindness.
“You were kind towards everyone, including the person that eventually took your life. Everything happens for a reason and your good deeds will not go unrecognised by the Creator and the Universe. Rest dear brother until we meet again.”
And Jason Obahiagon, Calvin’s friend, added his words.
“Calvin and I met about a decade ago, and over the years, he grew to become one of my dearest friends,” said Jason. “To call him a ‘people person’ would be an understatement – he was the embodiment of warmth, charisma and genuine care.
“His magnetic presence made him stand out in any room, and his infectious sense of humour brought joy to everyone around him. Calvin had an extraordinary ability to make people feel seen and valued, always going out of his way to help others with unwavering kindness.
“His passing has left a huge void in my life and the lives of many others who were fortunate to know him. There isn’t a day that goes by without something reminding me of his incredible spirit. Calvin’s absence is a profound and tragic loss to me, I will forever be grateful for short time I knew him and the impact he had on my life.”
