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Man charged with 1981 girl murder | Man charged with 1981 girl murder |
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A 62-year-old man has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old schoolgirl Jennifer Cardy who was abducted and killed near Lisburn 28 years ago. | A 62-year-old man has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old schoolgirl Jennifer Cardy who was abducted and killed near Lisburn 28 years ago. |
The child 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. |
Robert Black was born in Scotland but is resident in England. He has been served with a summons charging him with the murder. | Robert Black 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. | It is understood he was working in NI at time of the murder. |
He is expected to appear in court at a later date. | 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 leads. |