Simon Vickers: Dad who claimed teen daughter's death was 'freak accident' jailed for at least 15 years
- Simon Vickers, aged 50, was convicted of murdering his 14-year-old daughter, Scarlett, during what he claimed was 'play-fighting' at their home in Darlington last July.
- Vickers was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 15 years after a jury found him guilty of murder by a majority of 10-2.
- The prosecution stated that Scarlett's death was not an accident, supported by forensic evidence indicating the knife was held firmly when it struck her chest.
- Scarlett's mother, Sarah Hall, continues to support Vickers, despite the court's findings, stating he loved their daughter and would never harm her.
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