After ten years, advances in DNA technology have finally led to the conviction of David Newton in the murder of Una, an elderly widow. Newton had initially denied involvement but was placed at the scene thanks to a DNA match from a 2013 post-mortem examination.
A man who denied any involvement in the murder of an elderly widow has finally been brought to justice thanks to advances in DNA technology. David Newton, a familiar figure in Wisbech, was convicted of the murder of Una, pictured with her late husband Jack, who lived alone in her bungalow. Una was found dead in her hallway by her nephew-in-law, John Payne, who had driven round to her house to collect her for Sunday lunch at her niece's home.
She had also spoken to a friend on the phone the day before her body was discovered. Newton was interviewed after the case but denied any involvement, claiming he only knew Una distantly. However, after the case was re-opened, officers were able to place him at the scene thanks to advancements in DNA. Detective Superintendent Iain Moor of Cambridgeshire Police said: 'The DNA allowed us to cast doubt on David Newton's claims that he hadn't seen Una on the day, or days, before her death and place him at the scene of her murder. but today's result shows you cannot hide forever.' Mr Justice Garnham said he would sentence Newton tomorrow, saying: 'The principle sentence I will pass by Una's family released a statement at the end of the trial. Her niece, Julia Green, said: 'Firstly, thank you to Mr Price KC, for representing the crown and our family. 'In 2013 we heard our Auntie Una had passed away. Two days later we heard it was murder and our worlds stopped. The attack was brutal, horrific and an assault on a defenceless frail elderly widow. 'The verdict today has prevented him causing further distress and misery to others. Since her untimely and savage death, three close family relatives, including her brother, have sadly passed away not knowing her killer has been brought to justice. We’d like to thank all who have helped get us to this point today and we can now carry on with our lives knowing justice has been done.” Newton was a familiar site in Wisbech and was often seen stumbling around in a drunken stupor. It's unclear how the retired kitchen fitter made his way into Una's home as there was no sign of forced entry and she did not enjoy anyone, including strangers, visiting her. The court, however, heard Newton had offered to help her fix her back door, at some point in time, and had gone to a local locksmith's to have a new key cut. Nail clippings taken during a post-mortem examination in 2013 were found to contain 'male DNA' with a profile that matched David Newton ten years later
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