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9 March 2011
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A paedophile has been found guilty of leading a satanic sex cult from his home in a small town.
Colin Batley, 48, of Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, presided over a quasi-religious cult which preyed on young children and indulged in occult rites.
At Swansea Crown Court, he was found guilty of sexual acts on children and adults, including rape. Three women were also convicted of offences.
He was guilty of 27 offences and the jury is considering nine other charges.
Elaine Bately, his wife, has been found guilty of the five charges she faced.
Another woman, Jacqueline Marling, was also found guilty of five offences.
Another, Shelley Miller was convicted of two offences.
The jury is still considering one charge against Sandra Iveson and one charge against Vincent Barden.
Before the trial Batley had already admitted indecent assault.
The judge indicated he will sentence them on Friday.
The judge told them they had been found guilty of extremely serious charges and their sentences "will be vast".
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Colin Batley, 48, of Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, presided over a quasi-religious cult which preyed on young children and indulged in occult rites.
At Swansea Crown Court, he was found guilty of sexual acts on children and adults, including rape. Three women were also convicted of offences.
He was guilty of 27 offences and the jury is considering nine other charges.
Elaine Bately, his wife, has been found guilty of the five charges she faced.
Another woman, Jacqueline Marling, was also found guilty of five offences.
Another, Shelley Miller was convicted of two offences.
The jury is still considering one charge against Sandra Iveson and one charge against Vincent Barden.
Before the trial Batley had already admitted indecent assault.
The judge indicated he will sentence them on Friday.
The judge told them they had been found guilty of extremely serious charges and their sentences "will be vast".
More to follow soon...
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