Jury deliberates murder trial of ex-cop accused in 2006 disappearance
A jury will begin deliberating next week in Steven Frederick Johnson's trial for murdering Christopher Jarvis, who disappeared from his Wangoom home in 2006. Prosecutors allege the 74-year-old former police officer killed his tenant over $2,210 in unpaid rent and buried him in Framlingham Forest. Johnson pleads not guilty; his defence argues the Crown's case relies on speculation.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 05:47 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 06:00 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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