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15/12/2010
Spain Deaths Dad Convicted Of Child Abuse
A man whose partner is accused of murdering their two children in Spain has been found guilty of child sex abuse.
Martin Smith, 45, originally from North Shields but residing in Carlisle, was found guilty of 11 counts of rape, attempted rape and indecent assault at Manchester Crown Court today.
He had denied all charges on his victim, who is now in her 20s.
The mother of his children, Lianne Smith, 44, is accused of killing their children Rebecca, 5, and Daniel, 11 months, in May.
The court heard how Mr Smith used hypnosis and violence to groom and sexually abuse the girl.
(BMcN/GK)
Martin Smith, 45, originally from North Shields but residing in Carlisle, was found guilty of 11 counts of rape, attempted rape and indecent assault at Manchester Crown Court today.
He had denied all charges on his victim, who is now in her 20s.
The mother of his children, Lianne Smith, 44, is accused of killing their children Rebecca, 5, and Daniel, 11 months, in May.
The court heard how Mr Smith used hypnosis and violence to groom and sexually abuse the girl.
(BMcN/GK)
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