A man accused of killing his "soulmate" wanted to fast-track proceedings towards his trial because he considered a murder charge "absurd" and one "he knows he is not guilty of", but the delay of a crucial piece of evidence has halted his bid.
Michael O'Connell, 42, appeared via phone in the ACT Magistrates Court after pleading not guilty to murder.
Alleged facts tendered to the court state that in April, he was at his partner's premises in Melba where they argued for nearly one hour before he jumped into a Mitsubishi Triton.
