Cornwall mine death trial
Two men are accused of killing an elderly driving instructor to rob him of his life savings. David Alderson's body was found at a disused copper mine near Carharrack, Cornwall in January last year.
Cornwall mine death trial due to end
The trial of two men accused of killing an elderly driving instructor to steal his life savings is due to end at Truro Crown Court.
The body of 72-year-old David Alderson from Falmouth was found in a sunken pond at Wheal Maid, a disused copper mine near Carharrack, Cornwall in January last year.
Defendants Kevin Cooper and Trewen Kevern both deny murder. The jury has retired to consider its verdict.
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