Horse trainer, 36, accused of raping and murdering female showjumper, 21, is found dead at his home while out on bail on the second day of his trial
by Daily Mail
Daily Mail— Jonathan Creswell, (pictured left) 36, was found dead after going on trial for the murder and rape of female showjumper Katie Simpson (pictured right)
dailym.ai—Horse trainer Jonathan Creswell who was found dead while on trial for rape and murder of showjumper Katie Simpson made phony Facebook tribute to his 'fearless best friend' hours after her death. Jonathan Creswell, 36, had been charged with the rape and murder of Katie Simpson and was two days into his trial when he was discovered to have passed away at his Londonderry home.
www.derryjournal.com—Katie Simpson: Accused in murder trial Jonathan Cresswell found dead court told. Jonathan James Cresswell (36) had gone on trial yesterday for the murder of 21-year-old Katie Simpson on August 9, 2020. On Wednesday morning, prosecuting counsel Sam Magee KC told the court: “Jonathan Creswell was found deceased at his home this morning.” A Detective Chief Inspector was called to the witness box and said he had received information that a man had been found dead that morning at 9am. He told the court: “A family member confirmed it was Mr Jonathan Creswell.” It was also said...
dailym.ai—The showjumping community torn apart by murder, abuse, rape and infidelity: When Katie Simpson was found dead it was assumed to be suicide. Katie's death, apparently by her own hand, had blindsided everyone. But as the months passed, the truth about Katie's death emerged - a horrifying tale of murder that has utterly destroyed her family.