Man jailed for smothering his baby daughter

A “violent and controlling” handyman was jailed today for smothering his six-week-old daughter 25 years ago.

Fri, 09 Jul, 2010 - 16:29

A “violent and controlling” handyman was jailed today for smothering his six-week-old daughter 25 years ago.

David Riches (aged 52) from Pezens in France, was given a 14-year prison term by a judge at Norwich Crown Court in England after being convicted of the manslaughter of Melanin Riches in Norwich on July 3, 1985.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Pezens Place: France Place: England Place: Norwich Person: David Riches Person: Melanin Riches Person: Riches Person: Melanin Person: Micah Person: Micah Riches Person: Judge Person: Peter Jacobs Person: Micah Riches’Person: Detective Chief Inspector Person: Andy Guy Organisation: Norwich Crown Court

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