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05/12/2012
McCarney Guilty Of Baby Millie Murder
The case of murdered toddler Millie Martin has come to a close as Barry McCarney has been found guilty of killing his former partner’s child.
The County Tyrone man was also found guilty of sexual assault and the grievous bodily harm of Millie Martin.
Millie's mother Rachael was cleared of allowing her daughter's death and cruelty through wilful neglect.
15-month old Millie died on 11 December 2009 after being admitted to hospital in Enniskillen.
Her injuries followed weeks of abuse at the hands of McCarney.
The fatal attack occurred at Millie’s mother's house in Glebe Park, Enniskillen.
The trial opened on 3 October and lasted 36 days.
McCarney, from Woodview Crescent, Trillick was tried under circumstantial evidence, there being no forensic evidence available during the case.
He was filmed on CCTV rushing the injured child to hospital
The court heard how Millie suffered a range of horrific injuries, many of which could have proved just as fatal.
Injuries to her abdomen were caused by punching or prodding in the weeks and possibly even in the hours before her death, the court heard.
33-year-old McCarney always claimed he was innocent.
But the jury ruled he was responsible for the attacks on the toddler, in what was described as the abuse of a child by a predator who tried to cover his tracks.
The jury took just under three hours to reach their unanimous verdict.
Millie's mother, Rachael, is reported to have sobbed in the dock and cried "thank you, thank you, justice has been done for my daughter".
Mr Justice Stephens will decide in the New Year how long McCarney will have to serve before he is considered for possible release on license.
(IT)
The County Tyrone man was also found guilty of sexual assault and the grievous bodily harm of Millie Martin.
Millie's mother Rachael was cleared of allowing her daughter's death and cruelty through wilful neglect.
15-month old Millie died on 11 December 2009 after being admitted to hospital in Enniskillen.
Her injuries followed weeks of abuse at the hands of McCarney.
The fatal attack occurred at Millie’s mother's house in Glebe Park, Enniskillen.
The trial opened on 3 October and lasted 36 days.
McCarney, from Woodview Crescent, Trillick was tried under circumstantial evidence, there being no forensic evidence available during the case.
He was filmed on CCTV rushing the injured child to hospital
The court heard how Millie suffered a range of horrific injuries, many of which could have proved just as fatal.
Injuries to her abdomen were caused by punching or prodding in the weeks and possibly even in the hours before her death, the court heard.
33-year-old McCarney always claimed he was innocent.
But the jury ruled he was responsible for the attacks on the toddler, in what was described as the abuse of a child by a predator who tried to cover his tracks.
The jury took just under three hours to reach their unanimous verdict.
Millie's mother, Rachael, is reported to have sobbed in the dock and cried "thank you, thank you, justice has been done for my daughter".
Mr Justice Stephens will decide in the New Year how long McCarney will have to serve before he is considered for possible release on license.
(IT)
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