Weatherston guilty of murder

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:00a.m.

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Clayton Weatherston has been found guilty of murdering Sophie Elliott at the High Court in Christchurch this morning, sentencing will be on September 15.

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17 Aug 2009 12:51a.m.

Katalina Gilpin wrote:

I was watching over the tv about this young girl I feel for her and the Parent ,I ask to myself if it happen to me what I can do but Sophie mother so strong good on you ,keep it up fighting so that man deserve to hang or put him on electrict chair he is so horrorble and he is a murder ,or my ghos I cant even look at his face he is a nasity man deserve to hang or die waist our time clayton sicko what ever poor sophie ,I dont know you and your family but feel my love and my prayer for all of you

22 Jul 2009 11:04p.m.

Karen wrote:

How dare that sicko attempt to portray Sophie Elliot as the villain - he is the personification of pure evil and deserves everything bad that he will most likely receive in prison. Well done to the jury who suffered through horrendous evidence and reached the right verdict!! My heart goes out to Sophie's parents - I could not imagine how I would feel if either of my babies were taken in such a horrific way. You will never forget your beautiful daughter, but I hope in time your hearts will mend.

22 Jul 2009 04:12p.m.

Deane wrote:

This man has not only destroyed a young life, he has destroyed many lives. I feel for her family especially her parents. Now their prison sentence has started as they come to the final realisation of life without their daughter.

I hope this man is put away for a very long time.

22 Jul 2009 02:43p.m.

Moka wrote:

so there is some justice in this country. this bit of good news is just what sophies family needs to continue the healing of loosing a loved one. all the best from my fams to yours

22 Jul 2009 02:30p.m.

jonathan wrote:

How could stabbing someone over 200 times ever be manslaughter? However angry someone could become,only a psycho could stab someone in that manner.Regardless of provocation.Like the worm that he is,he tried to wriggle out of his actions by claiming manslaughter.Didnt even have the guts to tell it like it was.I hope the sentencing reflects that.

22 Jul 2009 01:19p.m.

Vikki wrote:

Woo hoo - fantastic news!!! Ah yes, here's hoping for a nice "warm welcome" to prison life for that horrid little Clayton creep!

22 Jul 2009 12:18p.m.

Trish wrote:

YES, WELL DONE, YE HA!!!!! All of the above. Couldn't have happened to a nicer person by the sound of things. Soooo soooo glad for Sophie's family and friends. At least they have some closure now. No Sophie but as much justice as this country has the kahunnas to offer. The death sentence would be more appropriate for an animal like this but hey he has to survive prison yet. I bet they are waiting for you to arrive Clayton!!!
To Sophie's Mum, my thoughts are with you and at least you can try to get a bit of your life back to normal now. BIG HUG