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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Tim Piccione

Accused murderer lied about partner's death so she didn't look 'psycho'

Michael O'Connell has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge. Picture Facebook

A man accused of murdering the "love of his life" lied about how his partner died because "he didn't want to make her out to be a psycho", a court has heard.

Michael O'Connell, 43, faced the ACT Supreme Court on Tuesday for the first day of his jury trial.

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