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Sophie Doughty

Lee Irving murder: Fear and anger as killer's mum and accomplice Julie Mills is freed from jail

The mum and accomplice of vulnerable Lee Irving's killer has been freed from jail.

Julie Mills was locked up for 10 years for her role in vulnerable Lee's death while her son, James Wheatley, was jailed for life for murder.

In one of the most cruel and violent crimes Tyneside has seen in recent years Lee, who suffered from learning difficulties, was held captive at their Newcastle home where he was beaten, abused and sedated with drugs,

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