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Brother Faces Murder Trial for Sister's Death
6 Jul
Summary
- An 87-year-old man is accused of murdering his 81-year-old sister.
- The victim, Patricia Aust, was a retired teacher found in Bangor.
- A trial date is set for October 5, with a review on September 8.
James Stewart Moore, 87, appeared at Belfast Crown Court from custody. He faces a charge of murdering his 81-year-old sister, Patricia "Patsy" Aust.
The body of Ms. Aust, a retired teacher, was discovered in June 2024 at a house in Bangor, County Down. Moore, from Clandeboye Place in Bangor, did not enter a plea during the arraignment hearing.
His legal representative requested that a not guilty plea be entered, a move acceded to by the judge. A trial has been scheduled for October 5, with a further review of the case to take place on September 8.
Moore, who was not granted bail, was remanded back into custody. The court proceedings continue.
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