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Chester fraudster claimed he had three months to live
Apr 24 2008 by Laurie Stocks-Moore, Chester Chronicle
A FAMILY duped by a callous fraudster, who stole from them after claiming he had three months to live, have spoken of their heartache.
Martin Thomas Booth, 24, of Boughton, Chester was taken in by his girlfriend’s family, the Dales, of Norwood Drive, Lache after telling them he had terminal cancer of the face in December 2006.
Over four months last summer, he stole a £200 Marks & Spencer voucher, £55 cash from girlfriend Susan Dale, £60 in 20 pence pieces, and £100 cash from her parents’ bedroom.
On Wednesday, prosecutor Jo Lazzari told Chester Magistrates Court the family had been put under great stress for the 10 months he lived with them.
Full story in the Main edition of Friday’s Chronicle.
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