Mark Waden found guilty of murdering American partner Priscilla Brooten
Mark Sheridan Waden has been found guilty of the 2018 murder of his partner, Priscilla Brooten, in Brisbane. Despite the victim's body never being recovered, the jury convicted Waden based on evidence of his actions following her disappearance.
Why it matters
This case illustrates the legal complexities of 'no-body' murder trials and the reliance on circumstantial evidence in criminal justice.
Mark Sheridan Waden has been found guilty of killing his then-partner Priscilla Brooten. ( AAP: Darren England )
The report is a straightforward account of a court verdict and trial proceedings.
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