Barry George, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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British man wrongly convicted of murdering Jill Dando
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Place of Birth: London
About Barry George
- Barry Michael George (born 15 April 1960, also known as Barry Bulsara) is a British man who was found guilty of the murder of British television presenter Jill Dando, and whose conviction was subsequently overturned on appeal.
- Dando's profile and popularity ensured high public interest in the case.
- When no motive could be found, and no evidence emerged from criminals or British intelligence of a contract or conspiracy to kill Dando, police began to reassess evidence that had been set aside at the start of the inquiry.
- George was in the area at the time, sought to plant false alibis, had a history of violence and stalking women, took photos of female TV presenters and despite denials was found to have possessed a gun.
- However, when arrested a year after the murder, the only non-circumstantial evidence was a single particle of firearm discharge residue—a speck that matched the ammunition used in the killing.
- He was convicted of murder, but the forensic evidence was later discounted and his conviction was subsequently judged unsafe by the Court of Appeal, and was quashed in 2007.
- After a retrial, he was acquitted on 1 August 2008.
- His claims for compensation for wrongful imprisonment have been dismissed.
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