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Jury deliberating in Kildare murder trial

Summary

A jury at the Central Criminal Court began deliberations on the murder trial of James 'Jimmy' Lammon, 44, of Athy, Kildare, who is accused of fatally shooting 22‑year‑old Jason Doogue in the Green Hills area on 21 August 2015. Lammon pleaded not guilty. Justice Paul Butler instructed the jury that their task is to determine whether the prosecution has proven beyond reasonable doubt that Lammon was the shooter. He noted that Doogue's death was intentional and that the evidence shows the victim was shot three times by a masked, hooded gunman on a bicycle, using a silenced gun later recovered by the Gardaí. The key issue is the identity of the shooter, with witnesses describing a thin, below‑average‑height man. Butler emphasized that the jury must reach a unanimous verdict and that the burden of proof lies with the prosecution. The jury commenced deliberations at 10:49 a.m. on 27 October 2016.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury deliberating in Kildare murder trial. 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
• 2016-10-27 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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