Brief of evidence in murder accused Portmoresby (BJ) Cecil’s case has outstanding material

A man accused of murdering his estranged mother-in-law will not have his matters mentioned again in court until 2023.

INSET: Portmoresbey "BJ" Cecil. MAIN: Police at the alleged murder scene at Allenstown on Sunday, August 21.

A man accused of murdering his estranged mother-in-law will not have his matters mentioned again in court until 2023.

Portmoresby (BJ) Cecil, 35, has been charged with the murder of Sue Duffy, 71, who died in her West Street, Allenstown, home on August 21.

Sue Duffy was allegedly murdered on Sunday, August 21.

It will be alleged Mrs Duffy sustained “substantial injuries”, believed to be caused by a bladed instrument.

Mr Cecil’s matter was mentioned in Rockhampton Magistrates Court on November 16 with no defence lawyers appearing for him.

The court heard the last time Mr Cecil had a lawyer appear for him, it was a duty lawyer from Legal Aid.

Meanwhile, police prosecutor Sergeant Darrell Dalton provided an update on the brief of evidence, which had been ordered the last time Mr Cecil had legal representation.

Portmoresbey "BJ" Cecil.

“There’s still a large amount of material pending,” Sgt Dalton said.

“Our instructions are there’s a large amount of material outstanding and seek a three-month adjournment.”

Magistrate Philippa Beckinsale adjourned Mr Cecil’s matter to February 15.

Originally published as Brief of evidence in murder accused Portmoresby (BJ) Cecil’s case has outstanding material