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The violent past of Katie Simpson murder accused found dead at his own home

Man (36) who had been standing trial charged with showjumper’s murder had previously been jailed for six months for abusing his former girlfriend

Jonathan Creswell was charged with killing Katie Simpson (inset)

Andrew Madden

The violent past of murder accused Jonathan Creswell can now be revealed for the first time.

Creswell (36), who had been standing trial charged with the rape and murder of Co Armagh showjumper Katie Simpson, was found dead at his home yesterday morning.