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Jury discharged in Limerick murder trial

Date
2017-04-27
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Limerick
County
Limerick

Summary

A jury was discharged in the Limerick murder trial of Dylan Hayes, 22, and Ger Hogan, 33, who had pleaded not guilty to the killing of 26‑year‑old Shane Murphy on 30 April 2015. Justice Patrick McCarthy, sitting at the Central Criminal Court, thanked the five women and seven men for their service and exempted them from further jury duty for ten years. He explained that a legal issue had arisen preventing the trial from continuing. A new jury of seven men and five women will begin hearing evidence this afternoon.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury discharged in Limerick murder trial. Charges or matters: the murder of 26-year-old Shane Murphy at The Grove, Pallasgreen, Co Limerick on April 30, 2015 and a new jury was sworn in. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Dylan Hayes

Defendant

Charges: the murder of 26-year-old Shane Murphy at The Grove, Pallasgreen, Co Limerick on April 30, 2015 and a new jury was sworn in (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Ger Hogan

Defendant

Charges: the murder of 26-year-old Shane Murphy at The Grove, Pallasgreen, Co Limerick on April 30, 2015 and a new jury was sworn in (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court
Residence

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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