Jury still deliberating in David Newton trial for Una Crown’s 2013 murder in Wisbech. A verdict is yet to be reached.
David Newton, age 70, denies the crime. Una Crown was 86 and a widow. The murder happened in 2013. Newton and Crown lived nearby in Wisbech.
The jury started discussing Thursday. They must decide Newton’s guilt regarding Una Crown’s murder twelve years ago. Jurors have not reached a decision yet.
The judge said he would accept a majority verdict, ten jurors to two. The trial is in its fifth week. The prosecutor presented DNA evidence showing Newton’s DNA on Crown’s fingernail.
Una Crown was stabbed, suffering multiple wounds to her neck and chest. The attacker set her body on fire. The jury returned to court without a verdict and will resume talks tomorrow.
Una Crown was a retired postmistress. Her nephew found her dead January 13, 2013, in her bungalow on Magazine Lane. Police arrested Newton twice in 2013, then released him.
The defense lawyer criticized the police for not initially treating it as murder. Newton gave no evidence. Someone last saw Una shopping. The trial continues now.