Youth found guilty over Bulger killer lie

A TEENAGER has become the first person to be convicted of spreading lies about the whereabouts of James Bulger killer Robert Thompson, whose new identity is protected by law.

By The Newsroom

Published 8th Apr 2010, 22:56 BST

Updated 8th Apr 2010, 23:01 BST

Wayne Vincent Dale, 19, of the Isle of Man posted a message on Facebook falsely claiming the toddler's killer worked there. He is to be sentenced on 23 April.