A man has been found guilty of murdering 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin during an attack with a sword in Hainault, north-east London.
Marcus Arduini Monzo, 37, had gone into a cannabis-induced psychosis when he killed the teenager with a samurai sword in April last year, the Old Bailey heard.
Monzo was also convicted of three counts of attempted murder, wounding with intent, aggravated burglary, and possessing a bladed article.
He was cleared of one count of attempted murder in relation to the victim Henry De Los Rios Polina, but found guilty of the lesser offence of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Monzo, who showed no emotion as the verdicts were read out, previously admitted having the samurai sword used to kill Daniel and a katana sword found in his van.
Witnesses described Monzo screaming in "delight" as he fatally wounded Daniel, who was wearing his PE kit.
Prosecutor Tom Little KC said it was "miraculous" more people were not killed by Monzo, who also attacked a pedestrian, two police officers and a couple in their own home before he was arrested by police.
Giving evidence at his trial, he said he had no memory of what happened and claimed his mental state had diminished his responsibility for the crimes.
However, the prosecution argued that psychosis brought on by self-induced intoxication was no defence for murder.
The violence took place during a 20-minute spree in April 2024. Monzo targeted members of the public and police officers.
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