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Jury set to continue deliberations in trial of woman accused of murdering her partner
Summary
The jury in the trial of 42‑year‑old Paula Farrell, charged with murdering her partner Wayne McQuillan (30) at her Drogheda home on 1 January 2014, will resume deliberations tomorrow. Farrell pleaded not guilty three weeks ago. The jury began deliberating this afternoon, spent 1 hour 52 minutes, and then left. Judge Patrick McCarthy reminded the eleven jurors that a unanimous verdict is required. They will return at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury set to continue deliberations in trial of woman accused of murdering her partner. Charges or matters: murdering Wayne McQuillan (30) at her home on January 1, 2014; murdering Mr McQuillan. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 1, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-07-16 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Wayne McQuillan (30) at her home on January 1, 2014; murdering Mr McQuillan (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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