Teen Found Not Guilty in Girl's Death—But Case Remains Unsolved

A 16-year-old was found not guilty on 25 June 2026 of killing nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. The verdict ends the trial, but the girl's death has no legal answer. Police and prosecutors haven't said if they will investigate further or try a new approach. Reopening the case would need fresh evidence and rare court permission.