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Jury deliberating in cold case murder trial
Summary
A jury has begun deliberating on the verdict in a cold case murder trial. The accused, John Joseph Malone, 53, of Newpark, Kilkenny City, pleaded not guilty to the strangulation and subsequent arson that killed 69‑year‑old Ann 'Nancy' Smyth on 11 September 1987 at Wolfe Tone Street. Justice Patrick McCarthy delivered a charge to the jury at the Central Criminal Court, stressing that a unanimous verdict is required and that the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that Malone caused Ms Smyth's death.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury deliberating in cold case murder trial. Charges or matters: the murder of 69-year-old Ann 'Nancy' Smyth on 11th September 1987 on Wolfe Tone Street in Kilkenny City. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 11th September 1987 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-04-13 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of 69-year-old Ann 'Nancy' Smyth on 11th September 1987 on Wolfe Tone Street in Kilkenny City (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Wolfe Tone Street
- Central Criminal Court
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