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Murder jury to resume deliberations
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:
- 7 September 2012 Other
- 2014-02-06 Publication
Case subjects
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.
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