Raymond Reddington convicted of wife's murder in 40-year-old cold case, as sons plead to know where mum's body is
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It's been nearly 40 years since Sharon Fulton went missing in Western Australia but it only took a jury four hours to find her killer guilty.
Raymond Reddington was yesterday convicted of the murder of his wife after discovering her plans to divorce him.
The couple's sons spoke out after the verdict, calling on their father to reveal where Fulton's remains are.
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Raymond Reddington has been found guilty of murdering his wife Sharon Fulton. 9News
The conviction on the 40-year-old case provides some closure for their children, who have spent decades living in pain.
"We grew up in confusion and grief," son Heath Fulton said outside court.
"He lived a full life, he travelled, he prospered, he rebuilt, he changed his name.
"He had the privilege of time, my mother did not."
Sharon Fulton was last seen at her Duncraig home in March 1986, she was 39 years old.
Raymond and Sharon's sons Heath Fulton (left) and Deryck Fulton (right) 9News
Her body was never found but a breakthrough after a 2022 inquest led to Raymond Reddington's arrest.
"I have lived with him, I have experienced the control, the deflection, the blame," Heath said.
"Silence gave him space. Today, that silence ends."
The defence argued in the three-week trial there was "no body, no weapon and no proof" but a jury disagreed, giving a guilty verdict after four hours of deliberating.
Sharon's body was never found but a breakthrough after a 2022 inquest led to Raymond Reddington's arrest. 9News
The court heard the now 79-year-old murderer is terminally ill, with just months to live.
His sentencing date is yet to be set - the prosecutor saying it would be a "perversion of justice" if the killer died before learning his fate.
"Today's verdict closes a chapter in our lives," son Deryck Fulton said.
Raymond Reddington was convicted of the murder of his wife Sharon Fulton after discovering her plans to divorce him 9News
"The last chapter is finding mum's body so that we can bring her home and give her the respectful burial she deserves.
"Mum you are not forgotten, you are not erased, you are not just a case file, you are our mother.
"I promise you I will not stop searching for you and the full truth of what happened to you."
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