Christopher McDonald’s murder appeal dismissed

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Christopher McDonald’s appeal against his murder conviction was dismissed by the Supreme Court on 30 June 2022. He was convicted of murdering Keith Walker at Blanchardstown Pigeon Racing Club car park in Clonsilla on 12 June 2015 and sentenced to life imprisonment. The appeal concerned DNA samples taken after McDonald’s arrest and detention. The Supreme Court held that his consent was valid and upheld the conviction.