Jury discharged in Chloe Mitchell murder trial

The jury in the murder trial of a 21-year-old woman killed and dismembered in Co Antrim in 2023 has been discharged.The trial at Belfast Crown Court of Brandon Rainey for the murder of Chloe Mitchell has previously heard graphic details about the nature of the young woman’s death.Ms Mitchell’s body was found dismembered and put into two residential bins in Ballymena days after she went missing in June 2023.Rainey, 30, formerly of James Street in the town, has been charged with murdering Ms Mitchell and attempting to prevent the burial of her body.No reason has been given for the discharge of the jury (Niall Carson/PA)PA ArchiveHe pleaded not guilty to the charges at a hearing in 2024.The jury of eight women and four men were discharged on Tuesday by Mr Justice Fowler who did not outline the reason for his decision.The case has been relisted for November 25 when a new jury is expected to be sworn in.