A trial is to take place 46 years after the discovery of the body of Joseph James Porter, a 64-year-old part-time UDR soldier, in Co Armagh
An alleged IRA terrorist has been ordered to stand trial charged with the murder of a UDR soldier more than 45 years ago.
Appearing in the dock of Armagh Magistrates Court, sitting in Newry, where relatives of his alleged victim were watching from the public gallery, James Donegan (68) confirmed his identity and that he was aware of charges against him.
Earlier this year Donegan, from Bruce Manor, Arva, Co Cavan, was extradited from the Republic to face the charge of th
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