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Murder accused said he was planning to sort out differences with deceased
Summary
In the Central Criminal Court trial of Maurice Power, a 31‑year‑old Tipperary man charged with the murder of Shane Rossiter, the sister of the 29‑year‑old victim testified that Power had told her he was planning to sort out differences with her brother shortly before the shooting. Power was said to have approached the Rossiter family after the victim's return from Australia, apologising for past conflicts. Witnesses described a brief encounter between Power and the victim the evening before the killing, with no apparent tension. Liam O'Sullivan, a neighbour, heard two gunshots at 6.30 am on 17 October 2012 and saw a man in a grey hoodie leave the house. Paul McCarthy, who called emergency services, reported seeing a gun barrel exit a car window and hearing a shot. The prosecution noted that a black Audi A4, later burnt out in a Waterford bog, was linked to Power's partner. The trial continues.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused said he was planning to sort out differences with deceased. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- October 17, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 15, 2009 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-05-07 Publication
Why: The witness explained that his brother had grown up with the accused, that they had been good friends at one stage, but that there were times when they didn't get on well. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Church Lane
Topics
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