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Jury in trial of man accused of murdering ex-girlfriend set to begin deliberating on Wednesday

Date
2015-12-01
Stage
Trial

Summary

The judge in the trial of Stephen Cahoon, a 43‑year‑old Derry resident, continued her charge to the jury, who are to begin deliberations tomorrow morning. Cahoon has pleaded not guilty to the murder of his pregnant ex‑girlfriend, Jean Teresa Quigley, aged 30, who was killed at Cornshell Fields on 26 July 2008. Ms Justice Deirdre Murphy said she would finish the evidence tomorrow morning and then send the jury out to begin deliberating by 12am.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury in trial of man accused of murdering ex-girlfriend set to begin deliberating on Wednesday. Charges or matters: murdering Jean Teresa Quigley (30) at Cornshell fields in Derry on July 26th, 2008. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Stephen Cahoon

Defendant

Charges: murdering Jean Teresa Quigley (30) at Cornshell fields in Derry on July 26th, 2008 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Residence
  • Harvey Street

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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