Gosport murder trial: Jury sworn in to hear case against alleged killer of mum-of-three Kelly-Anne Case
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Brendan Rowan-Davies is on trial at Winchester Crown Court accused over the death of 27-year-old Kelly-Anne Case at her home in Grange Crescent in Gosport.
The 29-year-old defendant, of Trinity Close, Gosport, is charged with murder and arson on July 30 last year.
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Hide AdThe judge, Mr Justice Neil Garnham, told the jury panel: ‘This case involves a death of a woman called Kelly-Anne Case. She died on the 30th of July at her home in Grange Road in Gosport.’
He added: ‘The defendant is charged with Ms Case’s murder and with arson at her home.’
Rowan-Davies denies murder and arson. An intermediary is sitting with him in the dock.
Mr Justice Garnham told jurors she was there ‘simply to assist Mr Rowan-Davies understand what is going on and be understood’.
Fire crews were called to the home at around 8.30am.
The trial is expected to last four weeks.
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