Jury dismissed in ex-partner murder trial

The jury in the trial of a 66-year-old woman accused of killing her ex-partner has been dismissed.

Robert Kellett, 63, was found dead in a property on Terry Road, High Wycombe on 12 September, 11 months after he had been reported missing.

Cheryl Downs, also of Terry Road, had been expected to appear at Aylesbury Crown Court on Monday as part of her ongoing trial, but the jury was dismissed.

A new trial date has been set for 5 April 2027.

Downs has previously admitted charges of preventing a lawful and decent burial, and attempted fraud in relation to her conduct after his death.

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