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Man to stand trial charged with murder of 36-year-old woman
Summary
Darren Murphy, 37, of Passage West, Co Cork, is set to stand trial for the murder of 36‑year‑old Olivia Dunlea, who was found dead at Pembroke Crescent on 17 February 2013. He has pleaded not guilty to the murder charge, but has admitted guilt to a second charge of damage by fire to the same house. The jury, composed of seven men and five women, will hear the case before Mr Justice Paul Carney, with the trial expected to last one week.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man to stand trial charged with murder of 36-year-old woman. Charges or matters: murdering Olivia Dunlea (36) at Pembroke Crescent, Passage West, Co Cork on February 17 2013; a second charge that of damage by fire to a residential house at the same address. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- February 17 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-05-19 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Olivia Dunlea (36) at Pembroke Crescent, Passage West, Co Cork on February 17 2013; a second charge that of damage by fire to a residential house at the same address (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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