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Kildare murder trial jury shown photographs of silenced pistol
Summary
During a murder trial, a jury was shown photographs taken by Detective Garda Caroline Hughes of a semi‑automatic pistol with a silencer, a striped bag, and an ammunition magazine with three rounds removed. The images were taken at Shaw's Wood in Athy, Co Kildare, where a 22‑year‑old man was shot dead. The photographs were part of the evidence presented against James 'Jimmy' Lammon, who has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jason Doogue. The judge informed the jury of pending legal matters and sent them home, with a return scheduled for the next day.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Kildare murder trial jury shown photographs of silenced pistol. Charges or matters: the murder of 22-year-old Jason Doogue in the Green Hills area of Athy on August 21, 2015. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- August 21, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 26 Other
- 2016-10-13 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of 22-year-old Jason Doogue in the Green Hills area of Athy on August 21, 2015 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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