Man previously cleared of killing wife convicted after child gives new evidence
BBC • 12/12/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Robert Rhodes, who was acquitted in 2017 of killing his wife Dawn in Redhill, has been convicted of her murder after new evidence was provided by a child, according to the BBC. The details of the new evidence and the circumstances surrounding the conviction have not been disclosed.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
34 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
BBC
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 34 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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