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08/12/2003
Soham murder trial adjourned after juror falls ill
The Soham murder trial, which was due to begin hearing closing arguments today, has been adjourned after a juror fell ill.
A decision on how and when the trial will proceed will be made pending a doctor's report.
During evidence to the Old Bailey last week, Maxine Carr lashed out at her former boyfriend saying she would not take the blame for "what that thing in the box has done to me", referring to Ian Huntley.
Ms Carr, 26, told the court that she had been forced to lie to police by her "very controlling" boyfriend. She denies charges of assisting an offender and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
During inquiries into the disappearance of the two girls, Maxine Carr told police in a statement that she had been with Mr Huntley at his house on Sunday August 4, and that the girls had not been there.
However, she admitted in court on Thursday that she had lied to police. Ms Carr had been at her mother's house in Grimsby that Sunday.
Her former boyfriend, Ian Huntley, is accused of murdering 10-year-old Soham schoolgirls Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells shortly after they went missing on August 4 this year. He denies murder but admits one charge of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
Mr Huntley claims that both girls died accidentally in his home.
(gmcg)
A decision on how and when the trial will proceed will be made pending a doctor's report.
During evidence to the Old Bailey last week, Maxine Carr lashed out at her former boyfriend saying she would not take the blame for "what that thing in the box has done to me", referring to Ian Huntley.
Ms Carr, 26, told the court that she had been forced to lie to police by her "very controlling" boyfriend. She denies charges of assisting an offender and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
During inquiries into the disappearance of the two girls, Maxine Carr told police in a statement that she had been with Mr Huntley at his house on Sunday August 4, and that the girls had not been there.
However, she admitted in court on Thursday that she had lied to police. Ms Carr had been at her mother's house in Grimsby that Sunday.
Her former boyfriend, Ian Huntley, is accused of murdering 10-year-old Soham schoolgirls Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells shortly after they went missing on August 4 this year. He denies murder but admits one charge of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
Mr Huntley claims that both girls died accidentally in his home.
(gmcg)
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19 September 2003
Trial of Soham murder accused postponed
The trial of the man accused of murdering schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman – which was due to go ahead next month – has been postponed until November 3. Ian Huntley, who has pleaded not guilty to the murder charges, had been due to stand trial on October 6.
Trial of Soham murder accused postponed
The trial of the man accused of murdering schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman – which was due to go ahead next month – has been postponed until November 3. Ian Huntley, who has pleaded not guilty to the murder charges, had been due to stand trial on October 6.
04 December 2003
Maxine Carr distances herself from Ian Huntley
During evidence to the Old Bailey today, Maxine Carr lashed out at her former boyfriend saying she would not take the blame for "what that thing in the box has done to me", referring to Ian Huntley. Ms Carr, 26, told the court that she had been forced to lie to police by her "very controlling" boyfriend.
Maxine Carr distances herself from Ian Huntley
During evidence to the Old Bailey today, Maxine Carr lashed out at her former boyfriend saying she would not take the blame for "what that thing in the box has done to me", referring to Ian Huntley. Ms Carr, 26, told the court that she had been forced to lie to police by her "very controlling" boyfriend.
05 November 2003
Huntley 'unlikely to dispute' girls died at his home
The jury at the trial of Soham murder accused Ian Huntley has been told that the defendant is "unlikely to dispute" that Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells died in his home.
Huntley 'unlikely to dispute' girls died at his home
The jury at the trial of Soham murder accused Ian Huntley has been told that the defendant is "unlikely to dispute" that Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells died in his home.
09 June 2003
Soham murder accused in hospital
It has been reported today that Ian Huntley, the man charged in connection with the murders of Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells, has been taken to hospital following a "serious incident of self harm". It is understood that Mr Huntley was taken to Milton Keynes General Hospital at around 4am this morning suffering the effects of a drugs overdose.
Soham murder accused in hospital
It has been reported today that Ian Huntley, the man charged in connection with the murders of Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells, has been taken to hospital following a "serious incident of self harm". It is understood that Mr Huntley was taken to Milton Keynes General Hospital at around 4am this morning suffering the effects of a drugs overdose.
16 April 2003
Soham murder accused pleas not guilty
The school janitor who is accused of murdering Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman has pleaded not guilty at the Old Bailey in London today. However, Ian Huntley admitted to one charge of conspiring to pervert the course of justice.
Soham murder accused pleas not guilty
The school janitor who is accused of murdering Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman has pleaded not guilty at the Old Bailey in London today. However, Ian Huntley admitted to one charge of conspiring to pervert the course of justice.
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