Riel Karmy-Jones KC and Hugh French instructed for the defence in murder case

June 17, 2024

Riel Karmy-Jones KC and Hugh French have been instructed by Kate Watts of Wannops Solicitors to defend a 26 year old man in relation to an allegation of the murder of a 96 year old woman.

Riel has over 25 years’ experience in murder cases appearing in many complex trials, with experience of cold cases and defences of diminished responsibility.
Read more: [Riel Karmy-Jones KC profile ]

Hugh French specialises in serious and complex cases of violence and organised crime and sexual offences. Read more: [Hugh French Profile]

The trial has been fixed for 6 January 2025 at Portsmouth Crown Court.

News stories:
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[The Guardian]
[Hampshire Police]