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"Listen out for sirens": witness tells court Roy Collins murder trial accused said he was going to shoot Steve Collins

Summary

Lisa Collins, partner of Christopher McCarthy, gave evidence in the Special Criminal Court trial of Nathan Killeen (24) and Wayne Dundon (36) for the murder of Roy Collins. She described a morning on 9 April 2009 when Killeen and James Dillon called to her home on Crecora Avenue, asking for her brother Gareth Collins. Killeen spoke to Gareth about driving a car, and after a brief conversation, Killeen and Dillon left. Later, Killeen returned, changed clothes, and told Lisa to "listen out for sirens" as they expected police sirens. He also said he was going to the Steering Wheel pub to shoot Steve Collins. Lisa heard sirens, saw Killeen and Dillon running, and later reported the incident to the gardai on 10 October 2012. The trial continues before Justice Iseult O'Malley. Nathan Killeen pleaded not guilty. Wayne Dundon pleaded not guilty. Roy Collins pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: "Listen out for sirens": witness tells court Roy Collins murder trial accused said he was going to shoot Steve Collins. Charges or matters: the murder of 35-year-old Roy Collins at Coin Castle Amusements, Roxboro Road Shopping Centre on April 9, 2009. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• April 9, 2009 Hearing Or Sentence
• October 10, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2014-05-16 Publication

Why: Asked by Mr O'Higgins if there was any reason for the delay in making her statement – which the court heard was given to gardai on October 10, 2012 – Ms Collins said that she was afraid. Court evidence reported by CNI

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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