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12/09/2008
Father Admits Murdering His Children
A father struggling to come to terms with his marriage break-up has admitted murdering his two children in their family home.
Robert Thompson, 50, brutally stabbed his children Michelle, 25, and Ryan, seven, a total of 26 times on 3 May this year.
Their mother, June Thompson, found their blood-soaked bodied at the house, a High Court in Edinburgh heard.
Thomson is not believed to be suffering from any mental illness.
The trial continues.
(CD/JM)
Robert Thompson, 50, brutally stabbed his children Michelle, 25, and Ryan, seven, a total of 26 times on 3 May this year.
Their mother, June Thompson, found their blood-soaked bodied at the house, a High Court in Edinburgh heard.
Thomson is not believed to be suffering from any mental illness.
The trial continues.
(CD/JM)
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