Court reports mentioning Sean Murphy

2023-11-23

Former skating gold medallist described as 'gentle soul' as killer found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity

Stage: Finding

Plea: Not guilty

Finding: Not guilty by reason of insanity

Outcome: Not guilty by reason of insanity; Following the verdict, Ms Justice Ring remanded Mr Murphy to the Central Mental Hospital CMH to be assessed by a psychiatrist who will come before the court on December 6 to indicate whether Mr Murphy requires further treatment.

2023-11-22

Jury to continue considering verdict in 'unusual' murder trial

Stage: Finding

Plea: Not guilty

Finding: Not guilty by reason of insanity

Outcome: Not guilty by reason of insanity

2023-11-21

'Unusual' murder trial sees prosecution argue for not guilty verdict, while defence say client has 'some criminal responsibility'

Stage: Finding

Plea: Not guilty

Finding: Not guilty by reason of insanity

Outcome: Not guilty by reason of insanity

2023-11-20

Accused believed he would suffer in hell if he didn't stab housemate to death, trial hears

Stage: Trial

Plea: Not guilty

2023-11-17

Stabbing accused had "most severe" form of OCD

Stage: Trial

Plea: Not guilty

2023-11-14

Man stabbed housemate four months after release from psychiatric ward, trial hears

Stage: Trial

Plea: Not guilty