A man has pleaded not guilty to providing false information to police in relation to their investigation into the disappearance and suspected murder of Christopher Dean Watkins.
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Matthew James Badkin has been charged with one count of perverting the course of justice. His trial began in the Launceston Supreme Court on Monday.
Police suspect Mr Watkins, who was last seen at a Box Street unit in Mayfield on the evening of August 7, 2013, was murdered.
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Justice Robert Pearce told the jury that Mr Badkin had been accused of attempting to pervert justice by giving false information to police relating to his whereabouts on or about August 13, 2013 and on or about September 27 that same year.
The presentation of evidence in Mr Badkin's trial will begin on Tuesday and witnesses will include a woman understood to be Mr Badkin's ex-partner, as well as Mr Watkins' brother.
Justice Pearce said the court was aiming to wrap up the trial by Thursday but that it could go longer.
If you know anything about Mr Watkins' disappearance, call Launceston CIB on 131 444.
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Rob Inglis
Rob Inglis is a reporter with The Examiner, covering state and federal politics. He is based in Hobart.
Rob Inglis is a reporter with The Examiner, covering state and federal politics. He is based in Hobart.
