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Murder accused appeared "very shaky" on day pregnant woman's body was discovered, witness tells trial
Summary
A witness has told the Central Criminal Court that Stephen Cahoon appeared notably anxious on the morning a pregnant woman's body was discovered in Derry. Cahoon, aged 43 and from Harvey Street in Derry, Northern Ireland, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jean Teresa Quigley on 26 July 2008 at Cornshell fields. A man who was living in Letterkenny at the time testified by video link from Glasgow that Cahoon called to his home in the early hours of that day. The witness stated that Cahoon seemed "very shaky" and requested water before leaving after approximately thirty minutes. He recalled that Cahoon had mentioned being in town drinking. Justice Deirdre Murphy adjourned proceedings to address a legal matter and directed the jury to return on Thursday. The trial continues before a jury of twelve.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused appeared "very shaky" on day pregnant woman's body was discovered, witness tells trial. 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
- July 2008 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 26th Hearing Or Sentence
- July 26th 2008 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-11-10 Publication
Why: Miss Justice Deirdre Murphy this afternoon sent the jury home early in order to deal with a legal issue. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Jean Teresa Quigley (30) at Cornshell fields in Derry on July 26th, 2008 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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