Speaking outside the court, Roxie's mother Sophie Archer described Raftery as an "evil, controlling murderer".

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Renee Zellweger as her nemesis Roxie Hart surprises yet again with a beautifully realised performance.

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Her rendition of Roxie is a highpoint of the film...yet there are so many highpoints!

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The court heard Raftery spoke to Roxie's grandmother on the phone at about 17:00 GMT on 9 March.

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The judge said Raftery made up the story to cover up an injury he had caused to Roxie.

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He added it was not the only injury inflicted on Roxie by Raftery.

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Patty Robitaille, 61, grabbed personal photos and documents before fleeing her Lake Hughes home with her pit bull, Roxie, as flames approached Saturday night.

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He told her Roxie had suffered an injury by walking into a door at a McDonald's restaurant - a story he also posted on Facebook - but later admitted was a lie.

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Roxie was due to be looked after by her grandmother, but the arrangement was changed by Raftery after he insisted he would care for her at the child's house for a day.

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