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Closing speeches in trial of man accused of murdering Daniel McAnaspie

Summary

In the murder trial of Richard Dekker, 30, the prosecution argued that Dekker lured 17‑year‑old Daniel McAnaspie to an isolated riverbank where Trevor Noone, armed with garden shears, stabbed the boy. Dekker allegedly knew Noone's violent history and that he intended serious harm. The prosecution claimed Dekker's assistance, knowing Noone carried a lethal weapon, made him guilty of murder. Dekker denied knowledge of the killing until shown Noone's statement accusing him. Defence counsel Sean Gillane SC contended that Dekker had no intent to kill, had tried to stop Noone, and had no knowledge of Noone's murderous intent. He urged the jury to consider that Noone, not Dekker, was the actual killer. The case was presented to a jury of twelve on 2 March 2017. Richard Dekker pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Closing speeches in trial of man accused of murdering Daniel McAnaspie. Charges or matters: the murder of 17-year-old Daniel McAnaspie at Tolka Valley Park, Blanchardstown on February 26, 2010. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• February 26, 2010 Hearing Or Sentence
• May 13 Other
• 2017-03-02 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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