Murdered dad's partner tells of ordeal attending court

Fiancee Kelsey Dixon said she was pleased with the trial outcome — but spoke of her anger at three defendants forcing a trial.

Ms Dixon said: “Jarvin was my world. We have three young children who have been left without a father.

“Jarvin was only 22 when he was stabbed to death. He was chased and stabbed in the heart. He was defenceless. He didn’t stand a chance.

“My life changed forever when he died. I miss him every minute of every day. He was loved by his family and friends. Jarvin cared for the people he loved. He idolised his three children.”

Caine Gray (27), of Treeton, was convicted of murder after a four-week trial. Josiah Foster (26) and Devon Walker (25), both from Sheffield, were found guilty of manslaughter while a fourth man, Lewis Barker, also of Sheffield, admitted murder.

And Ms Dixon said: “It has taken 13 months for this case to be brought to trial. They have been the most traumatic months of my life.

“Lewis Barker pleaded guilty, however three men who were there or thereabouts when Jarvin was murdered have forced me to attend court every day and to sit and listen to the harrowing details of how he died. I have attended court every day for four weeks.

“I am pleased that Caine Gray has been found guilty of murdering Jarvin and Josiah Foster and Devon Walker guilty of manslaughter, and that justice has finally been served.

“A large custodial sentence will not bring Jarvin back but it will help me to move on with my life knowing that these murdering cowards are in prison.”

Ms Dixon also thanked South Yorkshire Police and the prosecution team for their efforts.