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Kilkenny man to go on trial accused of 1987 murder
Summary
A 53‑year‑old man, John Joseph Malone of Newpark, Kilkenny City, is set to stand trial on Wednesday for the 1987 murder of Ann (Nancy) Smyth, who was killed on 11 September 1987 at a Wolfe Tone Street address. Malone pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court. A jury of five women and seven men has been sworn in, and the trial is expected to last more than three weeks.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Kilkenny man to go on trial accused of 1987 murder. Charges or matters: murdering Ann (Nancy) Smyth on 11th September 1987 at an address on Wolfe Tone Street. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 11th September 1987 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-03-20 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Ann (Nancy) Smyth on 11th September 1987 at an address on Wolfe Tone Street (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Wolfe Tone Street
- Central Criminal Court
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