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Trial date set for man accused of murdering Kenneth O'Brien
Summary
Paul Wells, 48, of Barnamore Park, Finglas, Dublin, is charged with the murder of 33‑year‑old Kenneth O'Brien, whose dismembered body was found in a suitcase in a canal. Justice Patrick McCarthy of the Central Criminal Court set the trial date for Wells for 2 October 2017.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Trial date set for man accused of murdering Kenneth O'Brien. Charges or matters: the murder of 33-year-old Kenneth O'Brien in Finglas on January 15 or 16, 2016. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- January 15 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 2, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-10-24 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of 33-year-old Kenneth O'Brien in Finglas on January 15 or 16, 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Barnamore Park
- Dublin
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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