Jury sworn in for Brandon Rainey trial over Chloe Mitchell’s death
Crime · First reported 3 Nov, 12:49 · Updated 12:55
A jury has been sworn in at Belfast Crown Court for the trial of Brandon Rainey, who is accused of murdering Chloe Mitchell and attempting to prevent the burial of her body. The judge instructed jurors not to research or discuss the case; the trial is due to begin Wednesday.
- Brandon Rainey, 30, is accused of murdering Chloe Mitchell on 3 June 2023 and attempting to prevent the lawful and decent burial of a body.
- Mitchell was last seen on CCTV in Ballymena town centre on 3 June 2023; her remains were found days after she went missing.
- Jurors were told not to research or discuss the case, and the trial is expected to begin Wednesday.
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- Accused
- Brandon Rainey, 30
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- Murder and attempting to prevent the burial of Mitchell’s body
- Date of alleged murder
- 3 June 2023
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- Belfast Crown Court
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- 12 members: seven women and five men
- Expected trial length
- Four to five weeks
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