The Court of Appeal yesterday overturned the conviction of a 46-year-old man who was convicted of manslaughter in the death of his alleged lover.
Adrian Robinson claimed that Veronica Knowles, 68, died suddenly while they were having sex in her van in bushes on July 12, 2010. After he could not revive her, Robinson dragged her body about 11 feet off the roadway in bushes.
By the time police found Knowles, maggots and land crabs had already taken her body. She was scantily clad.
Robinson was originally charged with murder, but he was convicted of the alternative charge of manslaughter and sentenced to 21 years imprisonment last year.
At his appeal, Robinson challenged both his conviction and sentence. Robinson, who represented himself, argued that the trial judge was wrong not to leave manslaughter by negligence to the jury.
Robinson said that he did not kill Knowles, but did not do all he could have to save her. Pathologist Dr. Caryn Sands was unable to determine what caused her death.
The court will give its reasons for allowing the appeal at a later date.
Justice of Appeal Christopher Blackman gave Robinson this advice: "Don't go messing with older women. They may not be able to stand up to your vigor."

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