Oakes absent for verdict
The jury has found David Oakes guilty of the murder of his former-partner Christine Chambers and their daughter Shania after nearly nine hours of deliberation.
Oakes, of Canney Road, Steeple, Essex, missed large parts of the trail, and was not in court to hear the verdict.
Oakes guilty verdict - reaction
David Oakes has been jailed for life at Chelmsford Crown Court for the murders of Christine Chambers and their two-year-old daughter.
Life sentence for Oakes
David Oakes has been jailed for life at Chelmsford Crown Court for the murders of Christine Chambers and their two-year-old daughter.
Oakes guilty verdict - family's statement
Statement from the family of Christine Chambers following David Oakes' conviction for her murder and that of their daughter Shania.