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Man indicted over stabbing death | Man indicted over stabbing death |
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A man in the United States has been indicted by a grand jury in connection with the fatal stabbing of a Cardiff fitness instructor in August 2007. | A man in the United States has been indicted by a grand jury in connection with the fatal stabbing of a Cardiff fitness instructor in August 2007. |
Lavern Ritch, 37, was killed after intervening in a street fight while on holiday in New Jersey. | Lavern Ritch, 37, was killed after intervening in a street fight while on holiday in New Jersey. |
Robert Davies, 47, appeared before an Atlantic County grand jury and was indicted on murder, aggravated manslaughter and weapon charges. | Robert Davies, 47, appeared before an Atlantic County grand jury and was indicted on murder, aggravated manslaughter and weapon charges. |
Mr Ritch, from Penarth, taught swimming and fitness classes across Cardiff. | Mr Ritch, from Penarth, taught swimming and fitness classes across Cardiff. |
An indictment is a formal accusation of a serious crime, issued by a grand jury after considering evidence presented by a prosecutor. | |
The indictment has been handed up to superior court judge James Isman. | The indictment has been handed up to superior court judge James Isman. |
It is alleged that Mr Davies became involved in a disagreement with an individual on 12 August 2007, near Maynard's Café in Margate. | It is alleged that Mr Davies became involved in a disagreement with an individual on 12 August 2007, near Maynard's Café in Margate. |
The disagreement resulted in Mr Davies being struck. | The disagreement resulted in Mr Davies being struck. |
It is further alleged that Mr Ritch, who was not involved in the disagreement, attempted to break up the fight. | It is further alleged that Mr Ritch, who was not involved in the disagreement, attempted to break up the fight. |
Grand jury | Grand jury |
Mr Davies allegedly stabbed Mr Ritch, who was on a night out with friends, once in the chest before fleeing the scene. | Mr Davies allegedly stabbed Mr Ritch, who was on a night out with friends, once in the chest before fleeing the scene. |
Mr Ritch was pronounced dead at hospital shortly after the stabbing, said assistant prosecutor William Merz, who presented the case to the grand jury. | Mr Ritch was pronounced dead at hospital shortly after the stabbing, said assistant prosecutor William Merz, who presented the case to the grand jury. |
Mr Davies was arrested and charged on 23 August 2007 with the killing. | Mr Davies was arrested and charged on 23 August 2007 with the killing. |
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