GUILTY UK - Det. Leanne McKie, 39, found dead in Cheshire lake, 28 Sept 2017

[Legally Bland]

Am I right to find this worrying, the fact that they need to hear all of the pathologist's evidence again ?

Possibly. But on the flip side, at least they're concentrating on the most relevant evidence.

If they were asking about the finances I'd be more worried.

 

[Alyce]

12:32
Jury out once more to consider their verdict

The judge completes his summary of the pathologist’s evidence and sends the jury out once more to consider their verdict.

 

[meanmaryjean]

It has been interesting following this trial- many thanks for those keeping all the details coming. I am fascinated by the differences in roles that judges take in the UK vs. USA.

 

[jessie]

Possibly. But on the flip side, at least they're concentrating on the most relevant evidence.

If they were asking about the finances I'd be more worried.

bbm I so agree with LB on this.

 

[Alyce]

North West News
‏Verified account @HeartNWNews
3m3 minutes ago

The judge in the murder trial of Police Inspector Darren McKie has told the jury he will now accept a majority verdict - They returned a short time ago without a unanimous decision #HeartNews

 

[Alyce]

14:17
Judge will now accept a ‘majority’ verdict

The jury comes back into court and is asked whether they have reached a verdict on the murder charge on which all of them are agreed.

The foreman of the jury stands and answers ‘no’.

The judge then sends the jury out again but this time he tells them they should still strive to reach a unanimous verdict, although he will now accept a ‘majority’ verdict, on which at least ten or 11 of the 12 are agreed.
The jury is then sent out of court again to continue deliberations.


https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...-news/darren-mckie-murder-wife-trial-14368526

 

[Legally Bland]

Nervous times.

 

[Alyce]

Oh that's such good news ,so pleased justice has been done for Leanne

 

[Alyce]

sorry forgot to post the link !

14:53
BREAKING: Darren McKie is found guilty ​of murder

Darren McKie is found guilty ​of murder.


https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...-news/darren-mckie-murder-wife-trial-14368526

 

[Alyce]

Radio City News
‏ @RadioCityNews
38s38 seconds ago

Darren McKie will be sentenced at #Chester Crown Court next Tuesday after being found guilty of murdering his wife Leanne. The judge accepted a majority verdict of 11-1 from the jury:

 

[jessie]

Absolutely the right verdict, no question imo.

 

[Alyce]

15:10
McKie is led away

McKie is led away by the dock officer and will return to court on Tuesday to be sentenced.

He makes no eye contact with his parents who are sitting just behind the glass dock as he is led away.

Moments after he is led away, his distraught mother collapses in tears in her seat, comforted by her family.

Leanne McKie’s parents and family comfort each other at the other end of the public gallery.

 

[Alyce]

15:13
Judge: A demanding and emotional case

​Mr Justice Spencer tells the jurors:

If I may say so your diligent deliberations in this case have been exceptional.

It’s been a demanding case, not least emotional, and cases like this require big decisions and strength.

He added that the jurors had discharged their public duty ‘faithfully’.​

 

[Legally Bland]

So happy about that.

 

[Alyce]

There is a video clip on the MEN link that Legally and Jessie provided.....

DM just looks like he's going for an afternoon stroll


https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...ews/darren-mckie-leanne-murder-trial-14439821

 

[jenspired]

Just catching up on this now, my heart was racing with every post - thanks everyone for the updates. Ooof 11-1 - I would love to know what caused one jury to doubt his guilt. I feel sorry for his poor mother. And the children. But relieved that justice has prevailed for Leanne. RIP.

 

[Legally Bland]

Just catching up on this now, my heart was racing with every post - thanks everyone for the updates. Ooof 11-1 - I would love to know what caused one jury to doubt his guilt. I feel sorry for his poor mother. And the children. But relieved that justice has prevailed for Leanne. RIP.

Yeah, I have no idea what the kids and other family members are going through. It must be terrible for them.

 

[Kasmeer]

Good, I've only followed the trial through this thread but it sounded fairly clear that it was a deliberate murder. Probably not a pre-planned one, but you can't strangle someone with that much force for that much time without definite intent; he had plenty of time to stop if he didn't want to kill her. And I'm saying that as someone who does have temper and loss of control problems; no matter how much of a rage I'm in I can still see if I'm likely to cause actual harm. Glad the right result was reached, but I feel very sorry for the children, who've now lost both parents.

 

[Legally Bland]

15:20
Leanne's parents: "We have lost our beautiful daughter and our grandchildren have lost their beloved mummy"

​Leanne’s parents Ellen and Ray Dodd have released a statement following the verdict:

Justice has been served today. Our lives will never be the same again.

There are no winners in this trial. We have lost our beautiful daughter and our grandchildren have lost their beloved mummy.

We would like to thank our family and friends for their love and support they have given us through these tragic times.

Also Leanne’s friends and her colleagues from work for all their kind words.

We cannot thank Cheshire Police enough for all their hard work and dedication.

Last of all we would like to thank our two liaison officers for their professionalism and guidance through these last six months we are so grateful.


15:56
GMP pay tribute: 'Our officers have lost a colleague and a much-loved friend'

Greater Manchester Police’s Deputy Chief Constable Ian Pilling said:

“My heart goes out to Leanne’s family, particularly her three children, who she adored. This is such a tragedy, and ultimately it is those children whose lives have been turned upside down the most by this devastating incident.

“Leanne was a hard working officer who showed the utmost professionalism, she worked as a Detective in the Serious Sexual Offences Unit and supported victims when they were at their most vulnerable. She worked tirelessly to provide victims with support and get them the justice they deserved.

“While this has been a Cheshire Police investigation, our officers have lost a colleague and a much-loved friend, Leanne was part of the Greater Manchester Police family and we will continue to always be there for her family and friends should they need us.

“We are supporting Leanne’s team mates in their grief and will help them in any way that we can.

“We are also supporting those officers who worked with Darren McKie, who remain extremely shocked by what happened.

“My thoughts will remain with all of those affected.”

https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...-news/darren-mckie-murder-wife-trial-14368526

 

[jessie]

What a terrible tragedy for the families. Suddenly the world they knew has changed completely forever. It is all so, so sad. I have no idea how they can try to cope and move forward. Heartbreaking.