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Christine Rawle Convicted of Husband's Murder in Devon

The jury finds the 70-year-old guilty after a trial revealing a history of violence and manipulation in the marriage.

  • Christine Rawle, 70, found guilty of murdering her husband Ian Rawle, 72, in their Devon home after stabbing him in the back.
  • The prosecution described the couple's relationship as dysfunctional, likening it to Roald Dahl's The Twits, with a history of violence and manipulation.
  • Rawle's defense argued she acted in self-defense, citing years of physical and psychological abuse by her husband.
  • The jury heard evidence of previous violent incidents, including Rawle stabbing her husband in the past and claims of abusive behavior from both parties.
  • Rawle remains in custody and awaits sentencing at Exeter Crown Court.
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