Jenkins, Sion

Sion Jenkins was convicted in July 1998 of murder and received a sentence of life imprisonment.

The CCRC received an application for review of the conviction in April 2001.

During review, the CCRC obtained new evidence that strengthened the case that another individual, who was known to frequent the area where the offence took place, had a window of opportunity to commit the offence.

This other individual had been seen by a witness close to the house where the offence took place.

This man had been an initial suspect but investigations against him ceased when he appeared to establish an alibi.

That alibi was thrown into doubt by CCRC enquiries.

The CCRC referred the conviction in May 2003.

The Court of Appeal quashed the conviction in June 2004 and ordered a retrial.