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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Jamie Grierson

Man cleared of wife’s murder found guilty after child provides new evidence

Police at the Rhodes’ address in 2016. Inset, Dawn Rhodes
Police at the Rhodes’ address in 2016. Inset, Dawn Rhodes Composite: SWNS/Surrey Police

A man who was previously cleared of killing his wife on the grounds of self-defence has been found guilty of her murder after their child came forward with new evidence under double jeopardy rules.

Robert Rhodes, 52, from Withleigh, Devon, was convicted unanimously at Inner London crown court of murdering his wife, Dawn, nine years ago on 2 June 2016.

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