Electrician Convicted of Murdering Judge's Daughter and Causing Home Explosion
Boyfriend is found guilty of murdering Old Bailey judge's daughter after he stabbed her to death and blew up their £1.4million home in gas explosion
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Clifton George, 45, was found guilty of murdering Annabel Rook, 46, the daughter of a retired Old Bailey judge, after stabbing her 31 times during a domestic dispute at their Stoke Newington home in East London. Following the murder, he triggered a gas explosion that destroyed their £1.4 million property.
- 01Clifton George stabbed Annabel Rook 31 times during an argument over their relationship.
- 02The gas explosion caused by George occurred on June 17, 2022, and was described by neighbors as a 'mini earthquake.'
- 03George had a history of violent behavior, including previous incidents of aggression towards Rook.
- 04Despite claiming to have lost control, evidence showed George acted deliberately by arming himself with a knife.
- 05Annabel Rook was a charity co-founder dedicated to helping vulnerable women, and her death led to widespread tributes.
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Clifton George, 45, was convicted of murdering Annabel Rook, 46, the daughter of retired Old Bailey judge Peter Rook, after a violent altercation at their £1.4 million home in Stoke Newington, East London. The murder occurred during a heated argument on June 17, 2022, when Rook indicated she wanted to end their ten-year relationship. George stabbed her 31 times and subsequently ignited a gas explosion that devastated their home. Evidence presented at Snaresbrook Crown Court revealed George's history of aggression and abusive behavior towards Rook, despite his claims of losing control. The judge ruled that George's actions were premeditated, undermining his defense. Rook, a co-founder of the MamaSuze charity, was remembered for her dedication to helping vulnerable women. Following the verdict, George, who attempted to take his own life after the explosion, awaits sentencing.
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The murder and subsequent explosion have shocked the local community in Stoke Newington, raising awareness about domestic violence.
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