Murder Trial: Jury retires to consider its verdict

16-year-old standing trial accused of murder

The jury considering whether a teenager is guilty of murder has retired to consider its verdict.

The 16-year-old is standing trial accused of murdering Christopher McBurnie, who died in Ramsey, on 29 May last year.

The boy, who can’t be named for legal reasons, was 14 at the time of the alleged offence.

Twelve jurors – seven men and five women – have been told they can consider the alternative verdict of manslaughter if they find him not guilty of murder.

The jury retired at 12.25pm. 

You can find out more HERE. 

Update

The jury was sent home at 4pm. They will return at 10am on 23 October to continue their deliberations. 

Update: 

At Douglas Courthouse on 23 October 2026 the defendant was found guilty of murder - you can find out more HERE.