THE jury in the trial of a former escort girl accused of murdering her wealthy businessman lover was due to resume its deliberations today.
After 15 hours and 40 minutes, the 11 jurors had not reached a verdict on Friday and were sent home over the weekend.
They have to decide whether Jan Charlton, aged 36, murdered former Harwood businessman Daniel O'Brien, aged 41, at his house in Midgely, West Yorkshire, on May 23 last year.
Charlton admits killing Mr O'Brien, but denies murder, claiming self defence and provocation. She hit him 20 times with an axe in the head and upper body.
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