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Babysitter guilty of boy's murder Babysitter guilty of boy's murder
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A teenage babysitter has been found guilty of the murder of a 22-month-old boy in his care.A teenage babysitter has been found guilty of the murder of a 22-month-old boy in his care.
Joshua Cook, who was 17, sexually abused the toddler before killing him in a "sustained and violent" attack, Bradford Crown Court heard.Joshua Cook, who was 17, sexually abused the toddler before killing him in a "sustained and violent" attack, Bradford Crown Court heard.
Charlie Johnson died from severe head injuries after the assault at his home in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, in May last year.Charlie Johnson died from severe head injuries after the assault at his home in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, in May last year.
A jury took just over two hours to unanimously find Cook guilty of murder.A jury took just over two hours to unanimously find Cook guilty of murder.
The toddler's family cheered and clapped in the public gallery when the verdict was read out.The toddler's family cheered and clapped in the public gallery when the verdict was read out.
Cook, who is now 18, had denied murder but admitted manslaughter and sexual assault. I am pleased that justice has been done and hope that today's verdict can bring some closure for Charlie's family Det Ch Insp Alan Carey Cook, who is now 18, had denied murder but admitted manslaughter and sexual assault.
Charlie was a bright, happy boy and a joy to be around. He has left a huge gap in the lives of his family. Family statement
Sentencing was adjourned for six weeks so pre-sentence and psychiatric reports could be prepared.Sentencing was adjourned for six weeks so pre-sentence and psychiatric reports could be prepared.
Cook had been a regular childminder for Charlie's mother Georgina Fisher for about four months before the attack.Cook had been a regular childminder for Charlie's mother Georgina Fisher for about four months before the attack.
On 16 May, Ms Fisher dropped her other two children at school before heading to York races for a day out with her workmates. On 16 May, Cook, the son of a friend of Ms Fisher, arrived at her home to look after Charlie for the day.
Cook, the son of a friend of Ms Fisher, arrived at her home to look after Charlie for the day.
But later that afternoon, Cook was seen on the street looking agitated and carrying the toddler in a towel.But later that afternoon, Cook was seen on the street looking agitated and carrying the toddler in a towel.
When his neighbour asked what was wrong, Cook cried: "He's dead. He's dead."
'Traumatic investigation''Traumatic investigation'
When his neighbour asked what was wrong, Cook cried: "He's dead. He's dead."
Charlie was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary, where he died early the next morning during brain surgery.Charlie was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary, where he died early the next morning during brain surgery.
Charlie had a large blood clot over the surface of his brain
A pathologist told the jury that the toddler had a large blood clot over the surface of the brain.A pathologist told the jury that the toddler had a large blood clot over the surface of the brain.
He also discovered extensive bruising to the body, bleeding around the eyes and evidence of sexual assault that would have caused "substantial pain".He also discovered extensive bruising to the body, bleeding around the eyes and evidence of sexual assault that would have caused "substantial pain".
Prosecuting barrister Bryan Cox QC told the court that the deeper bruising suggested punching, kicking or "violent shaking".Prosecuting barrister Bryan Cox QC told the court that the deeper bruising suggested punching, kicking or "violent shaking".
Speaking after the verdict, Det Ch Insp Alan Carey from North Yorkshire Police said: "I am pleased that justice has been done and hope that today's verdict can bring some closure for Charlie's family and they can now grieve properly for their little boy. After the hearing, Charlie's family said in a statement they felt "immense relief" that Cook had been convicted of murder.
"Although I know that they will find it difficult to ever come to terms with his death, our thoughts remain with them after what has been a distressing and traumatic investigation for everyone involved." They said: "In court Joshua Cook failed to give an accurate account as to how or why he chose to end Charlie's life.
"Whilst the guilty verdict helps to bring some closure, Cook's failure to account for his actions has left the family with many unanswered questions about what happened to their son.
"Charlie was a bright, happy boy and a joy to be around. He has left a huge gap in the lives of his family, in particular his brother and sister who are struggling to come to terms with life without their baby brother."
Det Ch Insp Alan Carey, from North Yorkshire Police, said of Charlie's family: "Although I know that they will find it difficult to ever come to terms with his death, our thoughts remain with them after what has been a distressing and traumatic investigation for everyone involved."