TWO TOP BARRISTERS APPOINTED IN MARK CAIN CASE — NEW DEVELOPMENT AFTER THE DEATH OF DR HANNAH TERRY

Christopher Paxton KC and Steven Ball have been instructed to prosecute Mark Cain, who has been charged with the murder of his wife, Norfolk GP Dr Hannah Cain, known professionally as Dr Hannah Terry.

The case surrounding the death of Dr Hannah Terry has entered another stage after two experienced barristers were formally appointed by the Crown Prosecution Service’s East of England team.

The appointment of Christopher Paxton KC and Steven Ball was announced by Red Lion Chambers on October 14, 2026. Mark Cain, 45, remains in custody as the criminal proceedings continue. The charge against him is an allegation, and he is entitled to a fair trial. <Cite refs={[“turn292845search0″,”turn292845search2”]}/>

A RESPECTED GP FOUND UNRESPONSIVE AT HOME

Dr Hannah Cain, 45, was found unconscious and unresponsive in an upstairs bedroom at the family home on Fern Hill in Dersingham, Norfolk, during the early hours of October 4.

Emergency services attended after the ambulance service contacted police at approximately 2:25 a.m. The circumstances surrounding her death prompted a police investigation, and her husband was subsequently charged.

Hannah was known professionally as Dr Hannah Terry and worked as a general practitioner at Grimston Medical Centre. She also ran a cosmetics business, Norfolk Sky Aesthetics, and had more than 15 years of experience as a qualified doctor.

Her family described her as “kind, generous and loving,” remembering her as a devoted mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. They also praised the care she gave to her patients.

 WHAT THE COURT HAS HEARD SO FAR

During an earlier court hearing, prosecutors outlined preliminary findings from a post-mortem examination.

The court was told that the examination recorded blunt-force injuries to Hannah’s head and neck injuries consistent with compression. These details were presented as part of the prosecution’s account; the full circumstances surrounding her death remain matters for the legal process.

Reports also stated that children were present at the property that night. The case has therefore had a profound impact on a family and a local community already grieving Hannah’s loss.

It is important to distinguish the allegations and preliminary evidence presented in court from findings that may ultimately be established at trial.

WHO ARE THE PROSECUTORS?

Christopher Paxton KC is a senior barrister with extensive experience in serious criminal cases, including murder and manslaughter proceedings.

Steven Ball is an experienced criminal barrister who also handles serious and complex cases. He appeared for the prosecution at Mark Cain’s first Crown Court hearing.

Their appointment marks a procedural development as the prosecution prepares its case. It does not determine the outcome, which will depend on the evidence and the court’s assessment of it.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Mark Cain appeared at King’s Lynn Crown Court on October 8 and was remanded in custody until a plea hearing provisionally scheduled for December 3, 2026, at Norwich Crown Court.

At the time of the latest reports reviewed, a trial date had not been set.

As the case moves forward, the court will consider the charge and the evidence presented through the proper legal process. The appointment of the prosecution team is one step in that process, rather than a verdict on the allegations.

 A FAMILY AND COMMUNITY IN MOURNING

Beyond the legal developments, Hannah’s death has left family members, friends, colleagues and patients grieving a woman remembered for her compassion and dedication to medicine.

The coming hearings will determine how the case progresses, while those who knew Hannah continue to mourn her loss.

For now, the central questions surrounding her final hours remain for investigators and the courts to address. The proceedings must follow due process, with the evidence examined fairly before any conclusion is reached.