Daniel McJannett, charged with the murder of Mt Tamborine man Matthew Berry, faces Logan court same day as victim’s funeral
A Gold Coast groomsman accused of killing his friend in Mt Tamborine with a gym weight has faced court, the same day as the victim’s funeral.
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Scientific reports linked to the death of a man allegedly bashed to death with a gym weight in Mt Tamborine could take nine months to produce, while investigators work through “significant quantities of evidence and CCTV footage”, a court has heard.
Gold Coast man Daniel Robert McJannett, 36, is accused by police of bashing his friend Matthew Berry, 37, to death with a gym weight last month.
Mr McJannett faced court today — the same day as Mr Berry’s funeral — where a magistrate heard it would take months for prosecution to build their case.
Police prosecutor Sergeant Stephen Cochrane told Beenleigh Magistrates Court a long adjournment would be required to obtain evidence.
“The scientific statement is nine months away and there is significant quantities of evidence and CCTV footage,” said Sgt Cochrane.
Mr Berry, a father of two, died in his Mt Tamborine home on the afternoon of June 28.
Court documents revealed Mr Berry was friends with Mr McJannett who was a groomsman at Mr Berry’s wedding.
Police allege Mr Berry was beaten to death with a gym weight and his body was tragically discovered by his ex-partner Edwina.
Mr Berry’s family announced on social media the funeral would take place on Wednesday, June 12 in Mt Tamborine, where he grew up and attended school.
Mr McJannett was charged with one count of murder and possessing dangerous drugs.
Magistrate Gary Finger listed the matter for committal mention on November 15.
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