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Jury out in Christopher Parry murder trial | Jury out in Christopher Parry murder trial |
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The jury in the trial of a man accused of murdering his wife has has been sent home for the weekend. | |
Caroline Parry was shot in the back at close range near her home in Newport last August. | Caroline Parry was shot in the back at close range near her home in Newport last August. |
Christopher Parry, 49, from Cwmbran, admits manslaughter but denies her murder. | Christopher Parry, 49, from Cwmbran, admits manslaughter but denies her murder. |
Newport Crown Court heard he shot her because he could not accept she had left him but he claims he was only meant to shoot himself. | Newport Crown Court heard he shot her because he could not accept she had left him but he claims he was only meant to shoot himself. |
Consultant psychiatrist Dr Stephen Hunter said Mr Parry later told him he wanted to make his wife "realise the torment she had put him through". | Consultant psychiatrist Dr Stephen Hunter said Mr Parry later told him he wanted to make his wife "realise the torment she had put him through". |
Jurors were sent out to start considering their verdict on Friday. |