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29/09/2014
Man To Stand Trial Over Parents' Murder
A man charged with murdering his parents in 2007 is to stand trial, Wiltshire Police have confirmed.
Timothy Crook, is accused of murdering his father, 90-year-old Robert Crook and his mother, Elsie Crook, 83, on 14 July 2007.
He was previously said to be unfit to stand trial due to mental health concerns, but in a statement Wiltshire Police said he has now been deemed fit to stand trial.
Crook, 50, will appear at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday (30 September).
He is due to face a plea and case management hearing.
(JP/CD)
Timothy Crook, is accused of murdering his father, 90-year-old Robert Crook and his mother, Elsie Crook, 83, on 14 July 2007.
He was previously said to be unfit to stand trial due to mental health concerns, but in a statement Wiltshire Police said he has now been deemed fit to stand trial.
Crook, 50, will appear at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday (30 September).
He is due to face a plea and case management hearing.
(JP/CD)
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