Catfish abuser who drove girl, 12, to suicide to be sentenced

Catfish abuser who drove girl, 12, to suicide to be sentenced

Alexander McCartney, 26, has admitted 185 charges involving 70 children, although a court has previously been told that the real number of victims is much higher.

An online predator from Northern Ireland who drove one of his catfish victims in the US to take her own life is set to be sentenced.

Alexander McCartney, 26, has admitted 185 charges involving 70 children, although a court has previously been told that the real number of victims is much higher.

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