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GEORGIE TANNETTA MURDERED JAMES BROGAN WHOSE FAMILY DESCRIBED HIM AS A "GENEROUS, CARING AND THOUGHTFUL" MAN. THEY ADDED HE WAS A "COMEDIAN WHO LOVED MAKING PEOPLE SMILE AND
LAUGH.” 14:18, 29 May 2025Updated 14:19, 29 May 2025 A 20-year-old Cardiff man has been convicted of murder after stabbing a man in a city park. Georgie Tannetta was "swinging" the
15-inch blade "with no fear" when he stabbed 43-year-old James Brogan at a park in St Mellons, Cardiff, known locally as Train Park, an eyewitness told the court during a two-week
trial. A neighbour rushed to the scene to try to save Mr Brogan who had been stabbed in the arm, following which he had a cardiac arrest and multiple organ failure. After being stabbed he
had collapsed and was bleeding heavily. Witnesses called 999 and emergency services arrived at the park quickly including police and paramedics. Mr Brogan was treated by paramedics at the
scene and on route to University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff and at the intensive care unit at that hospital but he could not be saved and died on November 12. Tannetta was later found
hiding in the attic of his aunt's home in Cardiff and was arrested on suspicion of murder. He later told officers he had been assaulted by Mr Brogan two days before his death. Tannetta,
of Rhodfa Crughywel, Trowbridge, denied murder, manslaughter and possession of a bladed article but was convicted of murder by a jury at Newport Crown Court on Thursday following a trial.
Following the jury's guilty verdict on Thursday morning Judge Daniel Williams told the defendant in the dock that he will be sentenced on June 27. Article continues below Paying tribute
to Mr Brogan his family said he was a "generous, caring and thoughtful" man. They added he was a "comedian who loved making people smile and laugh.” Following the verdict on
Thursday Detective Inspector Rebecca Merchant from the South Wales Police's major crime investigation team said: “James Brogan was very much loved by his family and friends and he is
missed by them every day. "I hope the conviction at Newport Crown Court today provides some comfort to all who knew and loved him. This tragic case highlights the devastating and
far-reaching consequences of knife crime. Article continues below "South Wales Police is committed to tackling knife crime by preventing people carrying these weapons and robustly
dealing with those we find involved in such criminality. "If you have suspicions that someone may be carrying a knife, please contact police. Speaking out could save someone’s life.”
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