A Bovingdon man, who looted the estate of a donor who bequeathed money to a children's charity, was warned to expect a prison sentence when he eventually admitted the offence today.
Christopher MacKnight, 52, (pictured) of Howard Agne Close only finally pleaded guilty to the crime on the day his trial was expected to start at Harrow Crown Court.
"I am granting you bail, but I am making no promises," Judge Graham Arran told MacKnight, adjourning the case until June 12 for probation reports.
"People who steal these sort of sums of money over a considerable period of time can usually expect to receive a custodial sentence."
MacKnight pleaded guilty to stealing £136,000 from the estate of Derek Roberts between September 7, 2003 and December 3, 2006.
The deceased victim had left money to the National Children's Home.
The prosecution will pursue Proceeds of Crime Act proceedings to identify and confiscate MacKnight's assets so Mr. Roberts' estate can be reimbursed.
After the hearing MacKnight chatted with his barrister for an hour and shielded his face as he left court.
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