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Pair found guilty of murdering 64-year-old in his home

Summary

Two men, Sean Davy, 21, and James Davy, 25, were found guilty of murdering 64‑year‑old Thomas 'Toddy' Dooley in his home. The verdict was reached by unanimous jury after a three‑week trial at Sr Senan Court in Edenderry. The jury also considered a third defendant, Matthew Cummins, 22, who pleaded not guilty, and will decide his verdict tomorrow. The judge instructed the jury not to discuss the case with anyone else and to return for Cummins' verdict.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Pair found guilty of murdering 64-year-old in his home. Charges or matters: murdering Thomas 'Toddy' Dooley at Sr Senan Court in Edenderry on February 12, 2014. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• February 12, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2016-08-04 Publication

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Stage Trial

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