Jury fails to reach verdict in rape and murder case

The jury at the trial of a 22-year-old Co Cork man accused of the rape and murder of Rachel Kiely will return to the Central Criminal Court tomorrow after failing to reach a verdict.

The man, who was 16 at the time, has denied raping and murdering Ms. Kiely, aged 22, at the Regional Park, Ballincollig on October 26th 2000. He has admitted the manslaughter.