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Roy Webster murder trial jury ask to re-hear Pathologist's evidence
Summary
The jury in the Roy Webster murder trial will return to the Central Criminal Court to continue deliberations after spending just over six hours considering their verdict. Webster, 40, pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter of Anne Shortall, 47, at The Murrough, Co Wicklow. The State rejected his plea. At the jury's request, Justice Patrick McCarthy re‑read State Pathologist Professor Marie Cassidy's evidence and read a statement by Dr Stephen Clifford of Forensic Science Ireland.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Roy Webster murder trial jury ask to re-hear Pathologist's evidence. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Anne Shortall (47) at The Murrough, Co Wicklow on April 3, 2015. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- April 3, 2015 Other
- 2017-03-23 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Anne Shortall (47) at The Murrough, Co Wicklow on April 3, 2015 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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