Mystery solved after 27 years as fantasist found guilty of Rikki Neave’s murder

A fantasist has been found guilty of murdering schoolboy Rikki Neave – finally ending a 27-year mystery. A jury deliberated for 36 hours and 31 minutes to convict 41-year-old James Watson by a majority verdict of 10 to two following an 11-week trial at the Old Bailey. Sentencing is set to take place on May 9 at the same court.