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Lesley Molseed's family react with cheers and tears
OUTSIDE court, there were cheers and tears as Lesley Molseed's family spoke of their relief at the guilty verdict
Lesley's sister Julie Anderson raised her arms in the air as she walked out with her other sister, Laura Anderson.
Their mother, April Garrett, read a brief statement thanking police for their "dedication and professionalism" during the investigation into Lesley's murder. Listen to Ms Garrett
She said: "We are relieved that after so long our quest for justice for Lesley is now over.
"It has been a long and harrowing ordeal and our gratitude to the friends, family and strangers throughout the world who have given us their support is immense."
She added: "We would particularly like to thank the West Yorkshire Police force, whose dedication and professionalism played a key role in the outcome today.
"They have been more than police; they have been friends. "
Detective Chief Superintendent Max McLean, who led the investigation, paid tribute to the Molseed family for their "dignity in their long wait for justice".
"My thoughts are with the family who have acted with such dignity and I am proud to call them partners in this investigation," Mr McLean added.
"I am very proud to have brought justice for Lesley."
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