Mum feared partner would be blamed for girl’s murder

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A mum broke down in the witness box as she told how she failed to seek help for her six-year-old daughter out of fear her partner would be blamed for her murder. Graphic designer Jennie Gray is accused of covering up little Ellie’s killing after Ben Butler, 36, beat her to death in a moment of rage. Ellie died of car crash-type injuries on 28 October 2013 just 11 months after being returned to her parents following the quashing of…

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