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Four axe blows killed man allegedly beaten to death in chihuahua row, jury hears
Summary
In the Central Criminal Court, Deputy State Pathologist Dr Michael Curtis testified that four severe blows, consistent with an axe, caused the death of 27‑year‑old Christopher Nevin. Two blows struck the head and one the neck, producing skull fractures, internal bleeding and brain swelling, leading to blunt‑force trauma death. A fourth blow to the body caused extensive injuries but did not kill him. The case involves Wayne Cluskey (25) and Josh Turner (24), who plead not guilty to Nevin's murder, amid a dispute over a male chihuahua given to Nevin.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Four axe blows killed man allegedly beaten to death in chihuahua row, jury hears. Charges or matters: the murder of 27-year-old Christopher Nevin at Tailteann Road, Navan on November 19, 2015. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- November 19, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-02-07 Publication
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Defendant
Charges: the murder of 27-year-old Christopher Nevin at Tailteann Road, Navan on November 19, 2015 (Alleged Or Contested)
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