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