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Dublin man on trial for murdering his elderly father with World War 1 bayonet
Summary
A 31‑year‑old Dublin man, Edward Boylan Jnr, is on trial for murdering his 74‑year‑old father by stabbing him with a 100‑year‑old bayonet, a family heirloom from World War 1. Boylan Jnr admitted stabbing his father, causing death, but pleaded not guilty. He was released from Mountjoy Prison on 6 January 2012, and that evening was seen at Ravensdale Close, a gated retirement community where his father lived. Prosecutor Conor Devally told the jury that Boylan Jnr used the bayonet or sword, plunged it through his father's chest multiple times, and later bought lighter fluid and matches to set fire to the apartment. The fire was discovered by neighbours; the Dublin fire brigade found the victim with the bayonet protruding from his chest. Detective Sergeant Barry Butler testified that 13 stab wounds were confirmed, penetrating the heart, lungs, sternum, liver and kidney, and that the victim died before the fire started.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dublin man on trial for murdering his elderly father with World War 1 bayonet. Charges or matters: his murder on January 6th or 7th at Ravensdale Close, Crumlin. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 6th Hearing Or Sentence
- January 6th 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-05-06 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: his murder on January 6th or 7th at Ravensdale Close, Crumlin (Alleged Or Contested)
Accused
Charges: his murder on January 6th or 7th at Ravensdale Close, Crumlin (Alleged Or Contested)
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