a heartbreaking case a 17-year-old has been found guilty of murdering 15-year-old Holly Newton in Hexum North umberland the attack happened last January when the defendant followed Holly around town for 45 minutes before brutally stabbing her 36 times in an Alleyway he also injured a 16-year-old boy who tried to protect her the killer claimed he didn't remember the attack citing mental health issues but the jury didn't buy it Holly's mother paid tribute to her beautiful daughter recalling her love for family animals and dancing the sentencing is set for October 31st