NSW: Defence puts its case today in Davis murder

AAP General News (Australia)
08-31-2007
NSW: Defence puts its case today in Davis murder

The defence will sum up its case today in the murder of wealthy Sydney widow DOROTHY DAVIS.

The prosecution said yesterday .. the accused .. BRUCE BURRELL .. persuaded the woman
to walk to his house .. before killing her and disposing of her body at his remote rural
property.

The prosecution also said evidence that Mrs DAVIS lent BURRELL 100 thousand dollars
.. which she later wanted back .. provides a clear motive.

54-year-old BURRELL'S pleaded NOT guilty .. in the New South Wales Supreme Court ..

to murdering 74-year-old Mrs DAVIS .. in late May 1995.

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KEYWORD: BURRELL (SYDNEY)

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