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Getaway driver in Roy Collins murder opens appeal against conviction
Summary
The article reports that Nathan Killeen, the getaway driver in the 2009 murder of businessman Roy Collins, has filed an appeal against his conviction. Killeen, aged 27, was found guilty by a Special Criminal Court after a 29‑day trial, alongside co‑accused Wayne Dundon, who was 39. The court had given both men mandatory life sentences. Killeen's barrister, Giollaiosa O Lideadhda SC, argues that the trial judge failed to provide reasons, to analyse forensic evidence, and to address collusion issues, particularly concerning witness Lisa Collins. He also contends that the court did not adequately assess the reliability of prosecution witnesses or the disclosure of evidence. The appeal will be heard by a panel of judges, including Justice George Birmingham, Justice Alan Mahon and Justice John Edwards, on the following day. The article focuses solely on the appeal filing and the arguments presented by Killeen's counsel. Nathan Killeen pleaded not guilty. Wayne Dundon pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Getaway driver in Roy Collins murder opens appeal against conviction. Charges or matters: the murder of Roy Collins at Coin Castle Amusements, Roxboro on April 9, 2009. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- April 9, 2009 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-04-04 Publication
Why: He said the rationalisation of the trial court's judgement had been left to Mr O'Higgins because the trial court had not done it. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of Roy Collins at Coin Castle Amusements, Roxboro on April 9, 2009 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Accordingly, Wayne Dundon and Killeen were given mandatory life sentences.
Defendant
Charges: the murder of Roy Collins at Coin Castle Amusements, Roxboro on April 9, 2009 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Accordingly, Wayne Dundon and Killeen were given mandatory life sentences.
Places mentioned
- Lenihan Avenue
- Hyde Road
- Dublin
- Special Criminal Court
- Court of Appeal
- Supreme Court
- Lenihan Avenue
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