Murder jury again discharged

For the second time in a week a Belfast jury in the trial of two men charged with the murder of a retired teacher was discharged…

For the second time in a week a Belfast jury in the trial of two men charged with the murder of a retired teacher was discharged for legal reasons yesterday.

The pair, Mr Adrian Wilson, now aged 20, of Cavehill Road, Belfast, and Mr Colin King (19) of Newington Avenue, Belfast, deny the murder of Mrs Bessie Robson (83), whose burned body was found in the bedroom of her home on December 29th, 1994.

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