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Judges in Peter Butterly murder trial to return verdict next month
Summary
Judges in the Special Criminal Court will deliver a verdict on March 9th in the murder trial of Peter Butterly, a 35‑year‑old dissident republican shot dead outside The Huntsman Inn, Gormanston, on March 6th, 2013. Two Dublin men, Edward McGrath (35) of Springfield, Tallaght, and Sharif Kelly (47) of Balbriggan, are charged with the murder and have pleaded not guilty. McGrath also pleaded not guilty to firearms offences. A third accused, Dean Evans (24) of Raheny, failed to appear and has not been located. The court heard evidence from a protected witness, David Cullen, who was originally accused of the murder and implicated McGrath and Kelly. The trial also considered surveillance testimony and DNA evidence found on a vehicle near the scene. Both accused remain on continuing bail until the verdict.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Judges in Peter Butterly murder trial to return verdict next month. Charges or matters: the alleged murder; firearms offences on the same occasion. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 9th Adjournment
- March 6th, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 4th Hearing Or Sentence
- March 5th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-02-27 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the alleged murder; firearms offences on the same occasion (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: The barrister also submitted that there are "very real concerns about Cullen filling in the gaps". "It beggars belief," he said, "that credence can be placed on the testimony of somebody who is such damaged goods." The two accused men were remanded on continuing bail until March 9th, when the judges will deliver a verdict.
Accused
Charges: the alleged murder; firearms offences on the same occasion (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: The barrister also submitted that there are "very real concerns about Cullen filling in the gaps". "It beggars belief," he said, "that credence can be placed on the testimony of somebody who is such damaged goods." The two accused men were remanded on continuing bail until March 9th, when the judges will deliver a verdict.
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Tallaght
- Pinewood Green Road
- Balbriggan
- Grange Park
- Dublin
Topics
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