Dying Mangerton man Mark Dower refused hospital offer, accused killer Mark Jenkin claims

Angela Thompson
Updated June 7 2018 - 7:42pm, first published June 6 2018 - 7:00pm
ALLEGED MURDER MYSTERY: Mark Dower's remains are escorted out of public housing complex at Mangerton on April 17, 2015.
ALLEGED MURDER MYSTERY: Mark Dower's remains are escorted out of public housing complex at Mangerton on April 17, 2015.

A man accused of murdering Mangerton pensioner Mark Dower has professed his innocence, telling a Supreme Court judge he was “emotionally attached” to Mr Dower and – far from causing his injuries – had protected him from multiple aggressors. 

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Angela Thompson

Angela Thompson

Journalist

Proudly Illawarra Mercury since 2008; these days covering crime and justice issues. UOW alum. Thrilled by the chase and sobered by some of the things I see and hear when I stand still - sometimes in the same day. ang.thompson@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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