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Teenager Found Guilty Of MARILYN MANSON-'Inspired' Murder

January 21, 2005

A Scottish teenager accused of murdering his 14-year-old former girlfriend after drawing inspiration from paintings by MARILYN MANSON has been found guilty of murdering her.

The jury at the High Court in Edinburgh decided by majority verdict to convict Luke Mitchell, 16, of the killing.

Judge Lord Nimmo Smith told the teenager he could be regarded as "truly wicked" for committing the murder in June 2003 in a Dalkeith wood.

After the verdict, Jodi Jones' uncle, Kevin Walker, said the family had had to bare its soul to ensure justice.

In a prepared statement on behalf of the family he said: "We will not and cannot speak after today of the effect on us individually and as a family. Read more.

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