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05/04/2013
Bayley Pleads Guilty To The Murder Of Jill Meagher
A man has pleaded guilty to the murder of Irish woman Jill Meagher in Melbourne last September.
Adrian Earnest Bayley, 41, appeared at the Supreme Court of Victoria in Melbourne this morning and has been remanded in custody.
Last month he also pleaded guilty to raping a journalist, who was originally from Drogheda.
Ms Meagher's body was found in a shallow grave 50km northwest of Melbourne.
Bayley is due to appear in court on 11th June.
(CD)
Adrian Earnest Bayley, 41, appeared at the Supreme Court of Victoria in Melbourne this morning and has been remanded in custody.
Last month he also pleaded guilty to raping a journalist, who was originally from Drogheda.
Ms Meagher's body was found in a shallow grave 50km northwest of Melbourne.
Bayley is due to appear in court on 11th June.
(CD)
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