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Gary Hampson murder: Daniel Alexander found guilty Gary Hampson murder: Daniel Alexander found guilty
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A man accused of murdering an East Sussex businessman whose body was never discovered has been found guilty.A man accused of murdering an East Sussex businessman whose body was never discovered has been found guilty.
Gary Hampson, 42, of Portslade, was reported missing in January 2011 after failing to turn up for an appointment.Gary Hampson, 42, of Portslade, was reported missing in January 2011 after failing to turn up for an appointment.
Daniel Alexander, 61, of no fixed address, was also found guilty of perverting the course of justice at Lewes Crown Court. Daniel Alexander, 61, of no fixed address, was also found guilty of perverting the course of justice at the Hove Trial Centre.
Sussex Police began a murder inquiry after Mr Hampson's blood was found at Kops Cars garage in Brighton.Sussex Police began a murder inquiry after Mr Hampson's blood was found at Kops Cars garage in Brighton.
Three other people were also on trial at Lewes Crown Court in connection with Mr Hampson's death.Three other people were also on trial at Lewes Crown Court in connection with Mr Hampson's death.
Roy Bartup, 57, of Natal Road, Brighton, and Linda Rosenberg, 67, of Montpellier Road, Brighton were found guilty of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.Roy Bartup, 57, of Natal Road, Brighton, and Linda Rosenberg, 67, of Montpellier Road, Brighton were found guilty of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
Alan Topping, 48, of no fixed address, was found not guilty of the same charge.Alan Topping, 48, of no fixed address, was found not guilty of the same charge.
Sentencing is due to begin later. Sentencing is due to begin later at Lewes Crown Court sitting at the Hove Trial Centre.
During the trial, jurors were told that Mr Hampson was a supplier of drugs and was in debt at the time of his death.During the trial, jurors were told that Mr Hampson was a supplier of drugs and was in debt at the time of his death.
During the hunt for Mr Hampson, officers searched in several areas of Sussex and Surrey, including sites near the A281 north of Cowfold near Horsham, Dunsfold, a stretch of the River Adur between Henfield and Cowfold, and a number of ponds.During the hunt for Mr Hampson, officers searched in several areas of Sussex and Surrey, including sites near the A281 north of Cowfold near Horsham, Dunsfold, a stretch of the River Adur between Henfield and Cowfold, and a number of ponds.