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Murder accused was defending family, defence tell jury

Date
2016-12-19

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

Terence 'Terry' Connors, aged 42, pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter of Peter Conroy, 27, at Palmerstown Lodge B&B on 9 June 2015. He also pleaded not guilty to assaulting Elaine Blunt on the same day. Defence argued Connors was defending his partner Brigid when he used a knife after being provoked by a vodka bottle thrown at him or his son. The barrister highlighted CCTV showing a fight in the hallway and Connors' involvement only after the provocation. Prosecutor Paul Carroll countered that Connors brought a concealed knife, used it to stab Conroy, and that the natural consequence of such an act is death. He urged the jury to consider Connors' claim of self‑defence and to decide on the appropriate charge. The case was presented to a jury of twelve at the Central Criminal Court, with the judge to charge them tomorrow.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused was defending family, defence tell jury. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Peter Conroy (27) at Palmerstown Lodge B&B, Kennelsfort Road Lower, Palmerstown, Dublin 20 on June 9, 2015; assaulting Elaine Blunt on the same date at the same location. Procedural stage: trial

When:

June 9, 2015 Other
2016-12-19 Publication

Case subjects

Terry' Connors

Defendant

Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Peter Conroy (27) at Palmerstown Lodge B&B, Kennelsfort Road Lower, Palmerstown, Dublin 20 on June 9, 2015; assaulting Elaine Blunt on the same date at the same location (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty