The Crown case was that Benbow turned on his friend because McGrath started dating his ex-partner Jo Green. Green, Benbow’s ex-partner, told the court she feared for her own life after Michael went missing. David Benbow at his sentencing (Source: Pool/ Stuff)Green had her lover McGrath's photo in front of her as she spoke in court today. Crown Prosecutor Barnaby Hawes said: “The effects of David Benbow’s crime are all the more profound because Michael McGrath has never been found.”ADVERTISEMENTDefence lawyer Kirsten Grey acknowledged that McGrath was loved but, “Mr Benbow maintains he did not kill Michael McGrath”. He summarised the case, pointing out that Benbow told his counsellor that he wanted to annihilate his friend.

Source: Stuff March 05, 2024 11:03 UTC