Old Bailey Jury Convicts Peter Augustine of Murder of 87-Year-Old John Mackey

Overview

• Jurors returned guilty verdicts for murder and robbery on Thursday after a two-week trial at the Old Bailey.
• John Mackey was assaulted and robbed on Goodchild Road on 6 May and died in hospital on 8 May from his injuries.
• CCTV showed Augustine following Mr Mackey and later traveling to a hotel where he was arrested, and officers found items matching the victim’s shopping in his room.
• A forensic pathologist told the court Mr Mackey suffered traumatic brain injuries and rib fractures consistent with kicking and stamping, concluding he died from blunt force impacts to the head and chest.
• Augustine gave conflicting accounts, admitted in court to taking the bag, was excluded for disruptive behavior, and Mr Mackey’s family expressed relief at the verdict.