Nikki Allan, was murdered in 1992 and her killer has finally been brought to justice (PA Media)
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May 23, 2023
Child Sex Offender Receives Life Sentence for Brutal Murder of Seven-Year-Old Girl
In a long-awaited development, David Boyd, a convicted child sex offender, has finally been imprisoned for the horrific murder of a seven-year-old girl over three decades ago. The tragic incident occurred in 1992 when Boyd, who lived in the same neighborhood as his young victim, lured her away and mercilessly stabbed her to death in an abandoned warehouse in Sunderland's east end.
Boyd callously inflicted 37 stab wounds to the girl's chest and abdomen, in addition to attacking her with a brick. He then callously disposed of her body in the basement of the Old Exchange building. Having been found guilty at Newcastle Crown Court earlier this month, Boyd was sentenced on Tuesday to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 29 years to be served.
David Boyd stabbed Nikki repeatedly in a brutal murder (PA)
During the sentencing, Mrs Justice Lambert expressed her belief that Boyd had sexually assaulted or attempted to assault the innocent girl after deceitfully persuading her to follow him that fateful night. The judge was convinced that Boyd murdered the child to silence her, pushing her into the Old Exchange Building after striking her across the face.
The judge remarked, "She must have quickly known she was trapped. She must have quickly known you were coming after her to hurt her. It was cold and dark. It must have been a truly terrifying experience for this seven-year-old girl."
In a victim's statement read by Richard Wright KC, the prosecutor, on behalf of Nikki's mother, Sharon Henderson, she expressed how her family's lives had been utterly "destroyed" by her little girl's murder. Nikki was described as a bright and cheerful child who shared a special bond with her mother.
Henderson struggled to find words to describe the overwhelming pain she experienced upon learning of Nikki's disappearance and subsequent murder.
She also recounted the distressing events of the 1993 trial, when an innocent man named George Heron was acquitted. At that time, Henderson believed, based on information she had received, that he had "gotten away with Nikki's murder." Notably, Mr. Wright later confirmed that Mr. Heron had no involvement whatsoever in the tragic murder.
In 2017, advancements in DNA technology allowed the authorities to re-examine Nikki's case and extract samples from her clothing. This crucial breakthrough ultimately led to Boyd's arrest. "I'm 57, and I've spent more than 30 years fighting for justice," Ms. Henderson expressed during the court proceedings. "My life and that of my family have never been the same since Nikki was murdered. By murdering Nikki, David Boyd destroyed the life of my beautiful daughter, my life, and the lives of my daughters and grandchildren. We have not been able to live normal lives since that day."
The crime scene in the Old Exchange Building in Hendon, Sunderland where Nikki was murdered
(CPS/PA Wire)
Following Boyd's sentencing, George Heron shared the profound impact the false accusations had on his life. He mentioned the loss of his reputation, property, and the agony of reading and hearing malicious lies spread about him and his family. Heron had to cope with multiple relocations and the arduous task of rebuilding his life alone, struggling to trust anyone, including professionals who could offer assistance. He admitted that even being in the presence of the police made him nervous and nauseous.
Detective Chief Superintendent Lisa Theaker of the Northumbria Police expressed her sympathies for Nikki's family and commended their unwavering determination in seeking justice. Since 2017, the police have gathered over 1,200 statements, produced 2,500 documents, and taken more than 5,500 actions in their tireless pursuit of justice. They obtained DNA samples from over 800 men, conducting extensive investigations throughout the country to ultimately establish Boyd's responsibility.
Theaker expressed gratitude to the incredible specialists and witnesses who
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