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Murder accused claims prosecution witness killed deceased, trial hears
Summary
In a Dublin murder trial, Alan Harte, aged 32, pleaded not guilty to the stabbing death of Peter Gunn, 28, on 4 January 2009 in Cabra Park. Harte, who lives in Clareville Grove, Glasnevin, claims that a prosecution witness, Kastriot Boza, was the one who killed Gunn after a confrontation about Harte's uncle. Boza testified that he saw Harte stab Gunn in the chest, but Harte's barrister, Patrick Marrinan SC, cross‑examined him, suggesting that Harte was the one who had spoken aggressively to Gunn and threatened to kill him. Boza denied both the threat and the claim that Harte had stabbed Gunn, insisting he was telling the truth about the cold‑blooded killing. The case is being heard by Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy with a jury of twelve.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused claims prosecution witness killed deceased, trial hears. Charges or matters: murdering Peter Gunn (28) on January 4th 2009 in Cabra Park, Cabra. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 4th 2009 Incident
- 2014-04-03 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Peter Gunn (28) on January 4th 2009 in Cabra Park, Cabra (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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