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Deceased threatened to burn down murder accused's house, witness tells trial
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing, witness Charlie Brodigan recounted a confrontation that led to the murder of Edward Fitzgerald (29) on 17 October 2014. Brodigan, a college friend of William Gilsenan (24), described how Gilsenan and Fitzgerald argued over a €100 drug debt. Gilsenan left the scene, later returning to the accused's home where a fight erupted. Brodigan claimed Fitzgerald threatened to burn down Gilsenan's house and his mother's house, and that Gilsenan was "shaken" and "white in the face" after the first altercation. He also said he heard Fitzgerald threaten Gilsenan. Shane Cullen testified that he witnessed the fight from his balcony and that Gilsenan had been punched and kicked repeatedly. The trial, with Justice Paul Butler and a jury, continues tomorrow. The article does not state any verdict or sentencing. William Gilsenan pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Deceased threatened to burn down murder accused's house, witness tells trial. Charges or matters: the murder of Edward Fitzgerald (29) in the car park outside the accused's home on October 17, 2014. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- October 17, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-12-01 Publication
Why: "It started off calm and then started getting aggressive because your man [the deceased] obviously wanted his money. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of Edward Fitzgerald (29) in the car park outside the accused's home on October 17, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
Topics
Drugs Stage Trial Violent Crime
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