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

Robert Rhodes acquitted in 2017 on grounds of self-defence after manipulating a child to help in cover-up

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.