Nicholas Butcher’s fate is now officially in the hands of a jury of his peers.
The 36-year-old pleaded not guilty to a charge of second-degree murder and has been on trial at Nova Scotia Supreme Court since April 3.
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The Crown alleges Butcher killed Kristin Johnston at her home on Oceanview Drive in Halifax on March 26, 2016. The pair were in a relationship, but Johnston’s friends testified that she had broken up with him hours before her death.
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Closing arguments delivered at Nicholas Butcher’s murder trial -
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Jury in Nicholas Butcher trial hears 911 call -
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Murder victim’s friend faces cross-examination at Nicholas Butcher trial -
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Kristin Johnston’s best friend testifies at Nicholas Butcher murder trial -
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Crown finishes opening arguments at Nicholas Butcher murder trial -
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Nicholas Butcher murder trial opens in Halifax
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Butcher was the only defence witnesses to take the stand. He told the court that he killed Johnston in self-defence after she attacked him while he was sleeping, trying to murder him.
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Friday afternoon, the jury hearing the case started deliberations. They will remain together until a unanimous verdict is reached.
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