Newcastle NewsSlider BATTERHAM ACQUITTED OF BOTH MURDER AND MANSLAUGHTER By Tyson Cottrill - November 20, 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp It was a case that made national headlines – a Newcastle man, accused of chasing down and killing an intruder. Today that man, Ben Batterham, was sensationally acquitted of both the murder and manslaughter of Richard Slater, after a two-week trial. https://www.nbnnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/batterham-1.mp4