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Jennifer Johnson, 55, was accused of having lied “prolifically” and told it “significantly undermined” the trial. In 2018 Bishop was finally convicted of the killings of Karen Hadaway and Nicola Fellows and jailed for life with a minimum term of 36 years.

Karen and Nicola, both nine, had been sexually assaulted and strangled and were found in a woodland den in Brighton in October 1986. Johnson’s trial at Lewes Crown Court heard she had told important lies including about a crucial piece of evidence – a sweatshirt found near the scene. She claimed that she had acted under duress and “had no choice”.

But she was convicted by a jury on one count of perjury and one of perverting the course of justice yesterday.

Mr Justice Fraser said Johnson was infatuated with Bishop. He added that she had been described as “tough and resourceful” by her GP, who never had “concerns about any active abuse”.

Prosecutor Libby Clark said: “It was unfinished business and naturally we’re very pleased it’s resulted in a successful conclusion: a guilty verdict from the jury.” Johnson faces jail at her sentencing tomorrow.

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