Aaron Brady trial enters final phase on capital murder charge

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Aaron Brady’s capital murder trial entered its final phase at the Central Criminal Court on 23 July 2020.

The jury was due to hear closing speeches before receiving legal directions and beginning deliberations.

Brady denies murdering Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe at Lordship Credit Union, Bellurgan, County Louth, on 25 January 2013.

He also denies robbing approximately €7,000 in cash and assorted cheques at the same location.

The trial had begun on 28 January and was originally expected to finish in May.

The prosecution and defence were expected to address the jury before the judge summarised the evidence and explained the law.