Luis Gabriel Guembes Murder Investigation
Two teenagers pleaded not guilty to the murder of 15-year-old Luis Gabriel Guembes at Guildford Crown Court on June 26, 2026, with a trial scheduled for October 2026. As of June 26, 2026, the murder investigation is ongoing, and the accused await trial. Guembes died from a stab wound to the back of his abdomen on January 19, 2026, in woodland off Lido Road in Stoke Park, Guildford, despite efforts by emergency services. A testimonial football match on April 14, 2026, raised approximately £4,400 for the Luis Gabriel Memorial Fund to combat knife crime.
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June 2026 — 1 developments
Two Teenagers Plead Not Guilty to Murder of Luis Gabriel Guembes
Two teenagers have pleaded not guilty to the murder of 15-year-old Luis Gabriel Guembes. The boys appeared at Guildford Crown Court on Friday, June 26, 2026. A trial is scheduled for October 2026.
April 2026 — 1 developments
Testimonial Football Match Raises £4,400 for 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
Inquest into Luis Gabriel Guembes' death opened and adjourned on January 29, 2026
An inquest into the death of Luis Gabriel Guembes was opened and adjourned on January 29, 2026, pending further legal proceedings.
Aldershot Town Plans Tribute for Luis Gabriel Guembes at Halifax Game
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.
Inquest hears 15-year-old Luis Gabriel Guembes died from stab wound
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.
Luis Gabriel Guembes identified as Churt Juniors Football Club under-16 player
Luis Gabriel Guembes was identified as a player for Churt Juniors Football Club's under-16 team.
Luis Gabriel Guembes identified as victim; GoFundMe launched for funeral expenses
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.
Luis Gabriel Guembes, 15, dies after stabbing in Guildford woodland
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.