THE jury in the trial of a man accused of murdering and dismembering his father has been sent out to consider its verdict.
Prosecutors allege that Nathan Robinson, 28, used a Stanley knife to kill Poole taxi driver William Spiller on May 16 last year at the flat they shared in Stedman Road, Southbourne, before cutting up his body and packing it in plastic storage boxes.
Prosecutor Nigel Lickley QC told jurors Robinson killed his 48-year-old father because of “money issues”.
The defendant denies murder, but has admitted manslaughter. During the trial he told the jury at Winchester Crown Court he couldn't remember any details of the killing aside from being very angry, and being frightened by the sight of Mr Spiller's body.
He said he loved his father, although he claimed to have been sexually abused by him when he was a teenager.
The jury also heard evidence about Robinson’s mental health.
This morning the judge, Mr Justice Griffith-Williams, summed up the case for the jury to consider. They retired at 1.05pm.
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