Murder trial accuses Philip Polkinghorne of killing his wife, Pauline Hanna, and staging it as suicide.

In the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne, prosecutors assert he killed his wife, Pauline Hanna, and staged it as a suicide. Crown prosecutor Alysha McClintock highlighted prior domestic violence, including a strangulation attempt, and Polkinghorne's troubled relationship with Hanna. Evidence presented includes a suspicious online search by Polkinghorne. The defense argues Hanna's mental health contributed to her death. The jury will soon deliberate.

September 16, 2024
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