Scot who tried to fake own death after fleeing to USA found guilty of horrific sexual abuse

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Court in Glasgow.He preyed on two girls and two women between 2006 and 2017 mainly in Inverness including at his property called Wolves Den.Pony-tailed Avis - also a well known busker in the city - should have originally stood trial in March 2019.But, the 57 year-old had instead fled to America where he was then reported missing by his 17 year-old son Reuben.He was said to have last been seen going for a swim at Monastery Beach in Carmel, California.Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter covering the latest headlines every day.We also send coronavirus updates at 5pm on weekdays, and a round up of the week's must-read stories on Sunday.