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Deceased had possible defensive injuries, murder trial hears

Summary

The murder trial of Michael Furlong, 36, of Enniscorthy, is ongoing at the Central Criminal Court before Mr Justice Barry White. Furlong has pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of Patrick Connors, 37, which is said to have occurred between April 28 and April 29, 2011, at Carraig Túr apartments. Deputy State Pathologist Dr Khalid Jabbar testified that the cause of death was sharp and blunt force trauma, with acute alcohol intoxication as a contributing factor. He identified defensive injuries on the deceased's upper extremities, stating they were neither self-inflicted nor accidental. Dr Jabbar noted that two knives examined matched the serrations of specific head wounds. He also reported bilateral jaw fractures, a detached molar, and a blood alcohol level of 161mg per cent. Defence counsel Mr Michael Delaney SC presented psychiatric records indicating a history of self-harm, including attempted suicide and hearing voices, but Dr Jabbar maintained these did not alter his view on the cause of injury. The defence noted that another pathologist, Dr Declan Gilsenan, would disagree with the cause of death and wound infliction. The cross-examination of Dr Jabbar was adjourned to continue the following day.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Deceased had possible defensive injuries, murder trial hears. Charges or matters: the murder of Patrick Connors (37) between April 28 and April 29, 2011 at apartments known as Carraig Túr in Enniscorthy. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• April 28 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 29, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 30, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2013-11-12 Publication

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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