Katie Simpson: Accused in murder trial Jonathan Cresswell found dead court told
www.derryjournal.com - 2024-04-24T11:54:21.000Z

Jonathan James Cresswell (36) had gone on trial yesterday for the murder of 21-year-old Katie Simpson on August 9, 2020. On Wednesday morning, prosecuting counsel Sam Magee KC told the court: “Jonathan Creswell was found deceased at his home this morning.” A Detective Chief Inspector was called to the witness box and said he had received information that a man had been found dead that morning at 9am. He told the court: “A family member confirmed it was Mr Jonathan Creswell.” It was also said...

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