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Jury fails to reach verdict in Dublin murder trial
Summary
A Central Criminal Court jury could not reach a verdict in the murder trial of Anthony Locke, 36, of Dublin, charged with killing Christopher Jackson, 53, on 7 September 2012. The jury, composed of 3 women and 9 men, deliberated for over five hours across two days before the foreman informed Justice Garrett Sheehan that further instruction was required. Justice Sheehan explained that a lack of majority would result in a disagreement verdict, thanked the jury for their care, and remanded Locke in custody while the case was placed on the court list. Anthony Locke pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury fails to reach verdict in Dublin murder trial. Charges or matters: murdering Christopher Jackson (53) on the 7 September 2012. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 7 September 2012 Other
- 2014-02-07 Publication
Why: Mr Justice Sheehan explained that if the jury could not come to a majority verdict, the decision would have to be taken as a disagreement. CNI source report
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 (Tuesday) to the murder of Mr Jackson.; Thank you for your care with the case." Mr Justice Sheehan remanded Anthony Locke in custody saying the case will be placed on the court list.
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