Luis Gabriel Guembes Murder Investigation

Developing StoryLast updated APR 16
SUMMARY

Luis Gabriel Guembes, 15, was fatally stabbed in woodland off Lido Road in Stoke Park, Guildford, on January 19, 2026, with an inquest on January 29, 2026, revealing he died from a stab wound to the back of his abdomen. As of April 15, 2026: A testimonial football match on April 14, 2026, raised approximately £4,400 for the Luis Gabriel Memorial Fund, which aims to combat knife crime. Tributes identified Guembes as a 'wonderful' and 'loving son' who had moved to the UK from Lima, Peru, and played for Churt Juniors Football Club's under-16 team. An inquest was opened and adjourned on January 29, 2026, pending further legal proceedings.

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April 2026 — 1 developments

  1. A testimonial football match held on April 14, 2026, raised approximately £4,400 for the Luis Gabriel Memorial Fund.

    A testimonial football match held on April 14, 2026, raised approximately £4,400 for the Luis Gabriel Memorial Fund. The fund aims to combat knife crime and honor the legacy of Luis Gabriel Guembes, who was fatally stabbed in January 2026.

January 2026 — 6 developments

  1. An inquest into the death of Luis Gabriel Guembes was opened and adjourned on January 29, 2026, pending further legal proceedings.

    An inquest into the death of Luis Gabriel Guembes was opened and adjourned on January 29, 2026, pending further legal proceedings.

  2. A tribute is being organized for Luis Gabriel Guembes at Aldershot Town's upcoming home game against Halifax, featuring a minute's applause and a banner in the 15th minute.

    A tribute is being organized for Luis Gabriel Guembes at Aldershot Town's upcoming home game against Halifax, featuring a minute's applause and a banner in the 15th minute.

  3. An inquest heard that 15-year-old Luis Gabriel Guembes died from a stab wound to the back of his abdomen.

    An inquest heard that 15-year-old Luis Gabriel Guembes died from a stab wound to the back of his abdomen. This detail was revealed during the hearing.

  4. Luis Gabriel Guembes was identified as a player for Churt Juniors Football Club's under-16 team.

    Luis Gabriel Guembes was identified as a player for Churt Juniors Football Club's under-16 team.

  5. Luis Gabriel Guembes was publicly identified as the victim.

    Luis Gabriel Guembes was publicly identified as the victim. Tributes poured in for the 'wonderful' and 'loving son' who had moved to the UK from Lima, Peru, at a young age. A GoFundMe page was set up to help his family with funeral expenses.

  6. Police were called to woodland off Lido Road in Stoke Park, Guildford, at 6:10 PM following reports of a stabbing.

    Police were called to woodland off Lido Road in Stoke Park, Guildford, at 6:10 PM following reports of a stabbing. Luis Gabriel Guembes, 15, was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts by police, paramedics, and members of the public.