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18/07/2013
Jill Meagher Murderer Appeals Sentence
The man given a minimum term of 35 years for the murder and rape of Jill Meagher has launched an appeal against his sentence.
Jill Meagher (29) was murdered in Melbourne, Austrailia, in September last year as she made her way home after a night out with friends.
Adrian Ernest Bayley was convicted of the rape and murder of Ms Meagher and was sentenced to life for murder and 15 years for rape. He was told that he would serve a minimum of 35 years.
Bayley has begun an appeal over the length of his jail term.
(MH/CD)
Jill Meagher (29) was murdered in Melbourne, Austrailia, in September last year as she made her way home after a night out with friends.
Adrian Ernest Bayley was convicted of the rape and murder of Ms Meagher and was sentenced to life for murder and 15 years for rape. He was told that he would serve a minimum of 35 years.
Bayley has begun an appeal over the length of his jail term.
(MH/CD)
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Bayley Jailed For Life For Murdering Jill Meagher
A man has been put behind bars for life for the murder of Irishwoman Jill Meagher In Melbourne, Australia, in September last year. Adrian Ernest Bayley, 41, pleaded guilty to raping and murdering Mrs Meagher and was sentenced to life imprisonment for the killing, and 15 years for rape. He will not be able to apply for parole for at least 35 years.
Bayley Jailed For Life For Murdering Jill Meagher
A man has been put behind bars for life for the murder of Irishwoman Jill Meagher In Melbourne, Australia, in September last year. Adrian Ernest Bayley, 41, pleaded guilty to raping and murdering Mrs Meagher and was sentenced to life imprisonment for the killing, and 15 years for rape. He will not be able to apply for parole for at least 35 years.
05 October 2012
Private Funeral Held For Jill Meagher
A private funeral service has been held in Melbourne, Australia for the murdered Irishwoman Jill Meagher. The service took place in the city’s Faulkner Memorial Park and was attended by her husband and a mixture of family and friends.
Private Funeral Held For Jill Meagher
A private funeral service has been held in Melbourne, Australia for the murdered Irishwoman Jill Meagher. The service took place in the city’s Faulkner Memorial Park and was attended by her husband and a mixture of family and friends.
01 October 2012
Jill Meagher's Funeral Organised For Friday
The funeral of murdered Irishwoman Jill Meagher is to take place this Friday in Melbourne, her family has announced. The service will take place at 10:30 local time (01:30 Irish time). A public memorial is expected to be held in Drogheda, Mrs Meagher's hometown, on the same day.
Jill Meagher's Funeral Organised For Friday
The funeral of murdered Irishwoman Jill Meagher is to take place this Friday in Melbourne, her family has announced. The service will take place at 10:30 local time (01:30 Irish time). A public memorial is expected to be held in Drogheda, Mrs Meagher's hometown, on the same day.
25 March 2013
Date Set For Jill Meagher Murder Accused
The man accused of the rape and murder of Louth woman Jill Meagher will stand trial from September 30. 41-year-old Adrian Ernest Bayley appeared, via video link from a Melbourne prison, in Victoria Supreme court for a brief hearing. He has pleaded guilty to raping Ms Meagher, but denies a murder charge and two other counts of rape.
Date Set For Jill Meagher Murder Accused
The man accused of the rape and murder of Louth woman Jill Meagher will stand trial from September 30. 41-year-old Adrian Ernest Bayley appeared, via video link from a Melbourne prison, in Victoria Supreme court for a brief hearing. He has pleaded guilty to raping Ms Meagher, but denies a murder charge and two other counts of rape.
12 March 2013
Not Guilty Plea Over Jill Meagher Murder
At a committal hearing in Australia Adrian Bayley has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Louth woman Jill Meagher. 41-year-old Bayley, of Coburg, pleaded guilty to one count of rape of Ms Meagher, and not guilty to two other charges of rape.
Not Guilty Plea Over Jill Meagher Murder
At a committal hearing in Australia Adrian Bayley has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Louth woman Jill Meagher. 41-year-old Bayley, of Coburg, pleaded guilty to one count of rape of Ms Meagher, and not guilty to two other charges of rape.
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