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Murder jury to resume deliberations

Date
2014-02-06
Stage
Sentence
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

The Central Criminal Court jury has paused its deliberations on the murder trial of Anthony Locke, a 36‑year‑old from Prussia Street, who is accused of killing 53‑year‑old Christopher Jackson on 7 September 2012 and hiding the body in a wardrobe. Locke pleaded not guilty. His brother, Bernard Locke, 41, has pleaded guilty to the murder and is awaiting sentencing. The jury spent nearly two hours on the verdict and will resume tomorrow.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder jury to resume deliberations. Charges or matters: murdering Christopher Jackson (53) on the 7 September 2012. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

Case subjects

Anthony Locke

Accused

Charges: murdering Christopher Jackson (53) on the 7 September 2012 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: Brother of the accused, Bernard Locke (41), from Ramillies Road Ballyfermot, is awaiting sentence after pleading guilty last week to the murder of Mr Jackson.

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court
Secondary Mention
Residence
  • Prussia Street
  • Ramillies Road

Topics

Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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