The latest on the Graeme Jarman trial
A pensioner who was bludgeoned to death in her home had suffered more than 50 separate injuries in the attack, a court has been hearing today. 77 year old Judith Richardson died from serious head injuries in Hexham last summer.
Graeme Jarman from Consett denies murdering her with a hammer because he wanted to steal her jewellery.
Our correspondent Ben Chapman has been at Newcastle Crown Court.
Elderly neighbour denies involvement in murder
An elderly neighbour of murdered pensioner Judith Richardson, whose fingerprints were on a hammer found nearby, gives evidence in court.
Hammer murder victim suffered '50+ injuries'
A woman who was bludgeoned to death in her own home suffered more than 50 injuries to her head and arms, a court has heard.
Graeme Jarman murder trial at Newcastle Crown Court
A man has gone on trial accused of bludgeoning a pensioner to death with a hammer.