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Jury to continue deliberating in staircase murder trial
Summary
The Central Criminal Court is hearing a 32‑year‑old man, Renars Veigulis, who denies murdering his 29‑year‑old partner, Rita Apine, at their Freshford home on about 14 May 2017. Veigulis says he was in the kitchen with his daughter when he heard a series of bangs and later found Apine bleeding at the bottom of the stairs. The prosecution argues her injuries are inconsistent with a simple fall and that he beat her to death. The jury has deliberated for over six hours and will resume tomorrow. Renars Veigulis pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury to continue deliberating in staircase murder trial. Charges or matters: murdering Rita Apine (29) at their home on or about May 14, 2017. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 14, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2018-11-28 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Rita Apine (29) at their home on or about May 14, 2017 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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