The twisted love notes and Snapchats that damned sex predator teacher Rebecca Joynes

It was the middle of the summer when the police knocked at the door of Rebecca Joynes’ apartment. The flat was part of a luxury complex with a 24-hour gym, cinema room, concierge and picturesque views of Salford Quays and Manchester United’s home ground. It was also a crime scene.

Panicked by the sudden rap at the door, Joynes grabbed her phone and clicked ‘factory settings’, in a bid to erase incriminating evidence. Minutes ticked by before she summoned the courage to open the door.

But it was too late - her vile offending had already been exposed. The Greater Manchester teacher, who had already been charged with sex offences against one pupil (Boy A), was being arrested for having sex - and getting pregnant - by another (Boy B).

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As the officers made their way around her apartment, they were met with a disturbing truth. Scattered around the flat were rose petals, a birthday card for the second teen (Boy B), handwritten notes and a baby grow. It later became clear that Joynes had planned a date night to give the boy the news that she was pregnant and he was the father.

The red rose petals had been strewn around the flat, and had been used to create a huge love heart on her bed. The handwritten notes were hidden in different places. Officers found a series of them which read: ‘Now go to where I undercooked our pizza.’

‘Your first surprise is waiting for you where we spend more time in the summer.’

‘Where do we keep all of the goodies?’

‘Where do you go when I tell you to hurry up?’

‘Where do you like to aim your wee after sex?’

‘Find the final surprise where we should be having cuddles right now.’

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