A hammer and smashed skull and a BMW: How Marty Bates murdered dad John Littlewood in his own bed
John Littlewood was found dead at his home in Blackhall Colliery by his on-off partner
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Dad John Littlewood was described by his family as having a heart of gold .
The 36-year-old, known as John D, was found dead at at his home in Blackhall Colliery, near Hartlepool.
Woman cleared of murdering John Littlewood after brutal hammer attack gazettelive.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from gazettelive.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Woman cleared of murdering County Durham dad after brutal hammer attack in his own bed
John Littlewood was murdered by Marty Bates in Blackhall Colliery in 2019 but co-accused Tracey Bunney has now been cleared by a jury
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Pair who attempted to cover up murder of dad were spotted at bingo with killer as victim lay dead
Donna Balfour and James Riley will be sentenced alongside Marty Bates at Teesside Crown Court for the involvement linked to the death of John Littlewood
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Two people will be sentenced alongside Marty Bates for attempting to cover up the murder of John Littlewood. Bates murdered the 36-year-old dad, known as John D, at his home on Third Street in Blackhall Colliery, near Hartlepool.
Couple who helped 'callous' killer cover up murder of County Durham dad to be sentenced chroniclelive.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from chroniclelive.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.