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Baby's blood found on father's pyjamas, murder trial hears
Summary
A forensic scientist has told the Central Criminal Court that blood found on pyjama bottoms belonging to a man accused of murder came from his six-month-old son. John Tighe, aged 40, of Lavallyroe, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo has pleaded not guilty to murdering Joshua Sussbier Tighe at his home on 1 June 2013. The trial heard that DNA analysis of samples from the pyjamas matched the infant's blood profile. Further matching samples were recovered from a babygrow, sitting room floor and wall. The prosecution alleges Mr Tighe caused his son's death by asphyxiation. The defence suggested the presence of blood on the pyjamas could be explained by Mr Tighe holding the baby while attempting to assist him. The trial, before Justice Patrick McCarthy and jury, continues at the Central Criminal Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Baby's blood found on father's pyjamas, murder trial hears. Charges or matters: murdering his son Joshua Sussbier Tighe at his home on June 1, 2013. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- June 1, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2018-03-08 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering his son Joshua Sussbier Tighe at his home on June 1, 2013 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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