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Trial of Bernadette Scully, accused of killing her 11-year-old daughter, to begin tomorrow

Date
2016-11-28
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Tullamore
County
Offaly

Summary

A 58‑year‑old Offaly woman, Bernadette Scully of Emvale, Bachelor's Walk, Tullamore, is set to begin a trial tomorrow in the Central Criminal Court. She is charged with the manslaughter of her 11‑year‑old daughter, Emily Barut, by allegedly giving her an excessive amount of chloral hydrate on 15 September 2012. Scully pleaded not guilty. A jury of seven women and five men has been sworn in, and the trial is expected to last up to three weeks.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Trial of Bernadette Scully, accused of killing her 11-year-old daughter, to begin tomorrow. Charges or matters: the offence. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Bernadette Scully

Accused

Charges: the offence (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Residence
Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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