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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Madeline Link

Magistrate argues murder case delays "well and truly" test the court's patience

Magistrate Caleb Franklin raised an issue with continuing delays in Zachary Dowling's case at Newcastle. Picture from file.

DELAYS in an alleged murder case that have seen the accused sit in jail for more than a year have tested the patience of Newcastle Local Court magistrate Caleb Franklin.

The court heard Zachary Dowling, who is accused of murdering 63-year-old Brian Sullivan at a share house in Mayfield on June 29, 2021 has remained in custody since his case first came to court a month later.

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