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Brian Crickitt: Sydney GP found guilty of murdering wife with fatal dose of insulin.

By Lucy Carter

Sydney GP Brian Crickitt has been found guilty of murdering his wife by injecting her with a fatal dose of insulin.

Crickitt was accused of killing his wife of 19 years, Christine, over New Year’s Eve in 2009.

The trial, heard by a judge alone, was told that 63-year-old Crickitt killed his wife some time over New Year’s Day 2010 so he could claim her life insurance and start a new life with his lover.

Crickitt’s bail was revoked and he will be sentenced at a later date.

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