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Derry man accused of murdering pregnant woman allegedly threatened to jump off bridge, trial hears

Summary

In a trial at the Central Criminal Court, Stephen Cahoon, 43, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jean Teresa Quigley, 30, who was found dead at Cornshell Fields on 26 July 2008. Witnesses described a volatile relationship, with Quigley allegedly drinking heavily and having frequent arguments with Cahoon. Colm Quinn, father of Quigley's children, testified that the couple had fought but reconciled, and that Quigley had informed him she was pregnant. Christopher Coyle, who babysat Quigley, recounted an evening when Cahoon entered the house, spoke to Quigley in a raised voice, and left after drinking a bottle of WKD. Sandra Wilson noted that Cahoon had threatened to jump off a bridge the week before the murder. The case proceeds before Justice Deirdre Murphy and a jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Derry man accused of murdering pregnant woman allegedly threatened to jump off bridge, trial hears. Charges or matters: murdering Jean Teresa Quigley (30) at Cornshell fields in Derry on July 26th, 2008. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• July 26th, 2008 Hearing Or Sentence
• 26th July Hearing Or Sentence
• July 23rd, 2008 Hearing Or Sentence
• July 18th, 2008 Other
• July 25th Other
• July 25th, 2008 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-11-04 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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