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Closing speeches expected in Limerick murder trial
Summary
In the Limerick murder trial, a jury will hear closing speeches tomorrow after Justice Patrick McCarthy announced a legal matter to be considered overnight. He explained that the evidence phase for Ger Hogan (34) and Dylan Hayes (22) is complete, and the next step is the defence and prosecution to present their closing arguments. The men have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Shane Murphy, who was stabbed 23 times, including a heart wound, at The Grove, Pallasgreen, on 30 April 2015. The trial is held at the Central Criminal Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Closing speeches expected in Limerick murder trial. Charges or matters: the murder of Shane Murphy at The Grove, Pallasgreen, Co Limerick on April 30, 2015. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- April 30, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-05-11 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of Shane Murphy at The Grove, Pallasgreen, Co Limerick on April 30, 2015 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Defendant
Charges: the murder of Shane Murphy at The Grove, Pallasgreen, Co Limerick on April 30, 2015 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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