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Man 'made 999 murder confession' Man 'made 999 murder confession'
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A father told a police operator he had "murdered his entire family" a court has heard.A father told a police operator he had "murdered his entire family" a court has heard.
Neil Crampton is accused of killing his daughter Abigail, 12, his five-year-old son Steven, ex-partner Funke Sobo, 36, and her brother Yemi Sobo, 41.Neil Crampton is accused of killing his daughter Abigail, 12, his five-year-old son Steven, ex-partner Funke Sobo, 36, and her brother Yemi Sobo, 41.
They were found with multiple stab and slash wounds at their home in Kenton, Newcastle, in November 2006.They were found with multiple stab and slash wounds at their home in Kenton, Newcastle, in November 2006.
Mr Crampton, 36, of Huntley Crescent in Winlaton, Gateshead, denies four counts of murder.Mr Crampton, 36, of Huntley Crescent in Winlaton, Gateshead, denies four counts of murder.
Newcastle Crown Court was told he had dialled 999.Newcastle Crown Court was told he had dialled 999.
Paul Sloan QC, prosecuting, said: "On being connected to the Northumbria Police Northern Communications Centre, he immediately confessed to the operator 'I have murdered my entire family'.Paul Sloan QC, prosecuting, said: "On being connected to the Northumbria Police Northern Communications Centre, he immediately confessed to the operator 'I have murdered my entire family'.
"He went on to tell the operator that he needed somebody to come around immediately to 26 Hawthorn Gardens, Kenton."He went on to tell the operator that he needed somebody to come around immediately to 26 Hawthorn Gardens, Kenton.
He claimed not to recall how the children had died Paul Sloan QC
"When asked to provide his details, he repeated 'just get somebody to come round please', and then hung up.""When asked to provide his details, he repeated 'just get somebody to come round please', and then hung up."
The court was told the last time Ms Sobo was seen alive was on 13 November, when she went to a local garage to buy petrol and soft drinks.
Some time between about 2230 GMT and midnight, neighbours heard loud thumping or banging sounds coming from Hawthorn Gardens, the court heard.
Shouting and screaming could also be heard over a prolonged period, including the words "No, no". Then there was silence.
The following morning, Mr Crampton phoned the police.
"By that time, as well as having stabbed his four victims to death, he had also harmed himself," Mr Sloan said.
'Drowning bid'
The jury was told Mr Crampton said he could remember little of what had happened except that he had argued with Ms Sobo in the kitchen and the back room.
"He was not sure what the argument was about, but said there had been a lot of animosity between them," Mr Sloan said.
"He could remember fighting with Funke and Yemi with a knife. He could not recall where the knife had come from."
His next recollection was of trying to hang himself from a bar in the garage, using a piece of clothing, Mr Sloan said.
"He lost consciousness and, when he came round, he was lying on the floor. He walked about the house and discovered that Funke, Yemi and the children were dead.
"He claimed not to recall how the children had died.
"He again attempted to take his own life, by cutting himself, by trying to drown himself in the bath and by trying to electrocute himself whilst in the bath.
"He then changed into dry clothes and phoned the police."
The trial continues.The trial continues.