2015-04-15
Forensic evidence found at Grangegorman scene supports the innocence of Mark Nash, defence counsel tells murder jury
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: The jury previously heard evidence that a criminal and suspect by the name of Martin Stafford was questioned about the 1997 double murder. "Martin Stafford had a history of violence, he is serving a life sentence for murder, he hijacked a car and attacked a woman doing business on Benburb Street that night and the car was found very close to Orchard View and it was spotted between 12-1am in the vicinity by someone delivering take away," put Mr Hartnett to the jury.