Maria de Menezes reflects on the death of her son, Jean Charles de Menezes, shot by officers 20 years ago. She recalls the painful aftermath of the event and the many lies told by Scotland Yard that led to public misconceptions of her son. Despite the years that have passed, the heartache remains profound. The Metropolitan Police's delayed admission of error only compounded the tragedy. A vigil will be held in memory of Jean Charles, who was mistaken for a terrorist on July 22, 2005, amid public upheaval following the 7/7 bombings.
Maria de Menezes expressed her enduring pain, stating, 'It's still very painful. It's been 20 years but nothing has changed with my heart. Every year, we wait for truth.'
She explained how the misinformation affected public perception: 'The Met's delay in telling the public they had killed the wrong man led many to believe he was not entirely innocent.'
Reflecting on the lies told about her son, she stated, 'When they killed my son, they told a lot of lies. I knew. Only we mothers know our own children.'
Mrs. de Menezes expressed gratitude for support: 'I thank Londoners for 20 years of unwavering support,' despite the pain of losing her son.
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