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Stephen McKinney to stand trial over boat murder of his wife

written by John December 5, 2018
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Stephen McKinney to stand trial accused of murdering his wife. Pic North West Newspix

A Strabane man is to go on trial accused of murdering his wife during a boat trip last year.

Lu Na McKinney, 35, died after entering the water at Devenish Island in April 2017.

Her husband, 42-year-old Stephen McKinney, now of The Flax Fields in Lifford, Co Donegal, is charged with murder.

He is also accused of unlawful possession of the Class C drug Zopiclone.

During a hearing at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Wednesday, Mr McKinney was asked if he wished to say anything in answer to the charge or to call any witnesses.

Donegal mum of two Lu Na McKinney who police say was murdered. Her husband Stephen has been charged with murdering her

He replied “not at this stage”.

He was released on his own bail of £500.

McKinney will appear at Dungannon Crown Court for arraignment on January 15, 2019.

Stephen McKinney to stand trial over boat murder of his wife was last modified: December 6th, 2018 by John

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