Family pays tribute to dad-of-two murdered near his own home
The heartbroken family of Liam Smith have paid tribute to their 'rock' as they begin to piece their lives back together following a gruelling six-week trial. The 38-year-old dad-of-two was murdered by former couple Michael Hillier and Rachel Fulstow, jurors at Minshull Street Crown Court ruled on Wednesday .
She did not go to the police, but instead sought 'vigilante justice', the trial heard. Mr Smith's family say his name was 'tainted' during the course of the trial - and say he has now been denied the opportunity to clear his name. "Liam’s two boys were his biggest legacy. He was genuinely the best dad ever and everything he did in life was for his two boys.
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