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Man found guilty of model's death Man convicted of model's murder
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A man has been found guilty of murdering teenage model Sally Anne Bowman outside her home.A man has been found guilty of murdering teenage model Sally Anne Bowman outside her home.
The 18-year-old's body was found next to a skip in Croydon, south London, in September 2005.The 18-year-old's body was found next to a skip in Croydon, south London, in September 2005.
Mark Dixie, a 37-year-old pub chef, was found guilty of murder after a trial at the Old Bailey.Mark Dixie, a 37-year-old pub chef, was found guilty of murder after a trial at the Old Bailey.
During the three-week trial, Dixie denied the charge. He claimed he found Miss Bowman dead and had sex with the corpse after a drink and drugs binge. During the three-week trial, Dixie denied the charge. He claimed he found Miss Bowman dead and had sex with the her body after a drink and drugs binge.
'Tortuously painful'
Miss Bowman's family cheered as the verdict was delivered by the jury foreman.Miss Bowman's family cheered as the verdict was delivered by the jury foreman.
Her father, Paul, said: "The last two-and-a-half years have been torturously painful and immensely difficult and I do not think we could have got through it without the love and support that has been hugely available from family and friends." Her father, Paul, said: "The last two-and-a-half years have been tortuously painful and immensely difficult and I do not think we could have got through it without the love and support that has been hugely available from family and friends."
Sally Anne Bowman was stabbed seven times
On the day of the murder, Dixie spent a drug and drink-filled day celebrating his 35th birthday. He went on the prowl later that night.
He attacked a woman motorist whose mobile phone was stolen before a taxi driver came to her aid.
Later, at about 0430 GMT, neighbours heard Miss Bowman's screams.
Dixie had a string of previous convictions for sex offences. Detectives believe he may have targeted other women while living in Australia in the 1990s.Dixie had a string of previous convictions for sex offences. Detectives believe he may have targeted other women while living in Australia in the 1990s.
Police appealed for any victims to come forward so they can receive counselling.Police appealed for any victims to come forward so they can receive counselling.