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Wimbledon antiques dealer admits strangling daughter with dressing gown cord Wimbledon antiques dealer admits strangling daughter with dressing gown cord
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A wealthy antiques dealer has admitted strangling his seven-year-old daughter with a dressing gown cord.A wealthy antiques dealer has admitted strangling his seven-year-old daughter with a dressing gown cord.
Robert Peters, 55, is accused of attacking Sophia at their family home near Wimbledon, south-west London, on 3 November last year. Robert Peters, 55, is accused of attacking Sophia at their home in Wimbledon, south-west London, in November.
Sophia was rushed to St George's Hospital in Tooting and placed on a life support machine but died the following day. Sophia was rushed to hospital and placed on a life support machine, but she died the following day.
Peters, of Blenheim Road, denied murder but admitted manslaughter. Peters denied murder but admitted manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.
Prosecutor Deanna Heer said the plea was not accepted and there will be a trial at the Old Bailey from 23 April. Prosecutor Deanna Heer said his plea was not accepted.
Peters was remanded in custody. A trial, which is expected to last for two weeks, will start at the Old Bailey on 23 April.
Peters, of Blenheim Road, was remanded in custody.
A further case management hearing was set for 28 March.