Drug Dealer Sentenced to 18 Years for Manslaughter After Victim Falls to Death Fleeing Attack

A man has been jailed for 18 years for the manslaughter of Tia Langdon, 25, who died after falling from a balcony while trying to escape him. Jaiden Hassan-Agard, 20, was found guilty of manslaughter, actual bodily harm, false imprisonment, making threats with an offensive weapon, and threats to kill.

Winchester Crown Court heard that Hassan-Agard accused Ms Langdon and another woman of stealing drugs before threatening them with a machete on August 28, 2025, at a block of flats in Cuckmere Lane, Southampton. The judge, Mrs Justice Tipples, stated that Hassan-Agard terrorized Ms Langdon to such an extent that she felt her only option was to escape over the balcony. She added that Hassan-Agard did nothing to help Ms Langdon after she sustained fatal injuries and expressed certainty that he derived pleasure from the fear he instilled.

Ms Langdon initially attempted to flee via the balcony but was brought back inside before making a second attempt, which resulted in her fall. She died in the hospital the following day. The judge imposed an extended sentence, meaning Hassan-Agard will be subject to a three-year license period after his prison term, deeming him a significant risk of serious harm to the public.

Hassan-Agard's past includes assessments as a victim of modern slavery and involvement in drugs from a young age. He also has previous convictions for rape, actual bodily harm, and grievous bodily harm from when he was 15.

In addition to the offenses against Ms Langdon, he was sentenced for offenses against the second victim, including false imprisonment, threats to kill, threats with an offensive weapon, and kidnapping.

Ms Langdon's family released a statement describing her as a kind, caring individual who brought joy to many. They expressed their continued grief but gratitude that the person responsible has been held accountable. Her father spoke of the void left by her death, and her mother described the immeasurable pain of losing her daughter and the future that was stolen.

James Foster, a specialist prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service, stated that Ms Langdon lost her life due to the fear, violence, and intimidation caused by Hassan-Agard's actions. He emphasized that prosecutors proved Hassan-Agard's conduct was a significant cause of the events leading to her death, compounded by his refusal to seek help and continued threats to the other victim. Foster noted that while no sentence can erase the family's pain, he hopes accountability offers some comfort.