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Tipperary murder accused made "full confession to his crime"
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing, 31‑year‑old Maurice Power of Dranganbeg, Kilmoyler, Cahir pleaded not guilty to the murder of 29‑year‑old Shane Rossiter, who died on 17 October 2012 after being shot twice at a house party in Church Lane, Golden, Co. Tipperary. Prosecutor Anthony Sammon SC presented evidence that Power fired the shots, citing a black Audi A4 registered to Power's partner that was later burned in a bog in Co. Waterford. Power was arrested on 11 December 2012 for murder with a firearm. During a lengthy detention he allegedly made a full confession to the Gardaí, stating a long‑standing feud with Rossiter that began seven years earlier and involved a stabbing. The trial is proceeding before a jury of seven women and five men, presided over by Ms Justice Deirdre Murphy. The case remains at the trial stage.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Tipperary murder accused made "full confession to his crime". Charges or matters: murdering Mr Rossiter in Co. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 17, 2012 Incident
- December 11, 2012 Incident
- 2014-05-01 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Mr Rossiter in Co (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: There was an extensive period of detention in which "he did make a full confession to his crime," said Mr Sammon.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Church Lane
- South Tipperary General Hospital
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