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Murder accused claims he would not have let friend die even if he wanted to

Date
2013-11-11

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Enniscorthy

County
Wexford

Summary

A Wexford man, Michael Furlong, aged 36, is on trial for the murder of his friend Patrick Connors, aged 37, who died between 28 and 29 April 2011 at CarraigTúr apartments. Furlong pleaded not guilty. He told Gardaí that he used a "sword or screwdriver" to open the sitting‑room door, which Connors had locked. He claimed he could have called an ambulance to break the door but Connors said he was fine. Furlong denied any argument earlier that evening, denied locking the door himself, and said he did not know why Connors did not want him to get the key. He also said he left the sword in the flat and did not remember how it ended up in the rear car park. The trial continues before Mr Justice Barry White and a jury, with post‑mortem evidence to be presented.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused claims he would not have let friend die even if he wanted to. Charges or matters: the murder of Mr Connors (37) between April 28th and April 29th, 2011 at CarraigTúr apartments in the town. Procedural stage: trial

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