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Former addict appeals conviction for murdering friend in row over heroin
Summary
Peter Jackson, aged 42, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of David Hamilton, aged 31, during a drug‑related dispute on 4 May 2012 at a house on Kerryhall Road, Fairhill, Co. Cork. The Central Criminal Court found Jackson guilty after a jury trial, and Justice Isobel Kennedy imposed the mandatory life sentence on 23 November 2015. The case involved both men being heroin users who had purchased two bags of heroin earlier that day, each worth €50, and had attempted to inject themselves. Pamela McHale, a 26‑year‑old friend of Jackson, testified that an argument erupted when Jackson struggled to find a vein for Hamilton, leading to a physical altercation in which Jackson struck Hamilton with an object from the table. Jackson has now lodged an appeal against his conviction, represented by barristers Dominic McGinn SC and James Burke BL, with the Court of Appeal reserving judgment. Peter Jackson pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Former addict appeals conviction for murdering friend in row over heroin. Charges or matters: the murder of Wexford man David Hamilton (31) on May 4 2012 at a house on Kerryhall Road. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- May 4 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 23, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-03-31 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: the murder of Wexford man David Hamilton (31) on May 4 2012 at a house on Kerryhall Road (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; He was found guilty by a jury and was given the mandatory life sentence by Justice Isobel Kennedy on November 23, 2015.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Court of Appeal
- Kerryhall Road
- Kerryhall Road
Topics
Drugs Stage Appeal Violent Crime
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