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Man on 1981 child murder charge Black charged with Cardy murder
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A 62-year-old man, Robert Black, has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old Jennifer Cardy who was abducted and killed near Lisburn 28 years ago. Robert Black has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old schoolgirl Jennifer Cardy who was abducted and killed near Lisburn 28 years ago.
She disappeared from Ballinderry village in August 1981 while cycling to a friend's house. The child disappeared from Ballinderry village in August 1981 while cycling to a friend's house.
Mr Black, who is resident in England, is originally from Scotland. Mr Black, 62, was born in Scotland but is resident in England. He has been served with a summons charging him with the murder.
It is understood he was working in NI at time of the murder. He is expected to appear in court at a later date. It is understood he was working in NI at time of the murder.
He is expected to appear in court at a later date.
After the schoolgirl went missing, her red bike was discovered in a field beside a hedge, close to her Ballinderry home.After the schoolgirl went missing, her red bike was discovered in a field beside a hedge, close to her Ballinderry home.
Fishermen later found her body at McKee's Dam near Hillsborough in County Down.Fishermen later found her body at McKee's Dam near Hillsborough in County Down.
The file on her murder has never been closed.The file on her murder has never been closed.
It is understood that a police review of the case some years ago may have produced new forensic and DNA evidence.It is understood that a police review of the case some years ago may have produced new forensic and DNA evidence.