Published Date:
04 November 2009
THE jury in the trial of Stephen Cahoon, charged with murdering Londonderry mother of four, Jean Quigley, has been instructed that the minimum sentence they can bring in is one of manslaughter.
37-year-old Stephen Cahoon, from Harvey Street in the City, has admitted killing Jean Quigley but denies her murder. The victim had been carrying Cahoon's child at the time of her death.
Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy told the jury at Dublin's Central Criminal Court they may find the accused guilty or not guilty of murder, or guilty of manslaughter.
The jury is expected to begin the deliberation of the setence at some point today, (Wednesday, November 4).
Ms Quigley's body was found at her Cornshell Fields home in July 2008.
After his arrest in Donegal, Cahoon opted to have his trial in the Republic of Ireland.
Under the Criminal Law Jurisdiction Act of 1976, suspects can be tried in the Republic for alleged offences committed in Britain or Northern Ireland.
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Last Updated:
04 November 2009 9:15 AM
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Source:
Londonderry Sentinel
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Location:
Waterside
