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Witness tells murder trial that deceased threatened to kill her

Summary

During a murder trial at the Central Criminal Court, Barbara Staunton testified that the deceased, Christopher Jackson, had threatened to kill her. Staunton, who had lived with Jackson before his death, said she had received threats from him weeks earlier. She described how Jackson had put his hands around her neck and threatened her with a knife. Staunton also claimed that both Anthony Locke and his brother Bernard Locke were involved in Jackson's murder, stating that Bernard stabbed Jackson in the heart. She recounted that she had spoken to Gardaí after the murder, expressing that she believed both men were responsible. The trial, presided over by Mr Justice Garrett Sheehan, is expected to last two weeks. The jury consists of 3 women and 9 men. Anthony Locke pleaded not guilty. Bernard Locke pleaded guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Witness tells murder trial that deceased threatened to kill her. Charges or matters: murdering Christopher Jackson (53) and concealing the body in a wardrobe on the 7 September 2012. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• 7 September 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2014-01-30 Publication

Why: They were cocky with each other because Christopher was tiny and Bernard was bigger. CNI source report

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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