A Dublin man accused of murdering his wife almost ten years ago has been found not guilty by a unanimous jury verdict at the Central Criminal Court.
John Diver, 65, from Walkinstown, was convicted of murdering his wife, Geraldine, in 2000.
However, the Supreme Court ordered a re-trial after ruling that certain statements made in garda custody were inadmissible.
It found that gardaí had failed to comply with the rules and regulations governing the treatment of people in custody.
The jury had failed to agree a verdict yesterday following deliberations lasting just under three hours.
Today, Mr Justice Philip O'Sullivan told 11 jurors that they could recommence deliberations after one male juror was found to be unfit to continue.
After the verdict, a garda inspector said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the murder.
John Diver cried and thanked the jury after the acquittal. He was then embraced by his son. His daughter also supported him during the re-trial.
The two children had given alibi evidence at the original trial.
The prosecution alleged that Mr Diver strangled his 42-year-old wife, Geraldine, in December 1996 because she was planning to leave him for a younger man.
Mr Diver remains in custody charged with intimidating a witness.
Afterwards, Garda Inspector Michael Fitzpatrick said they accepted the jury's verdict and regard the case as closed.
