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Jury sworn-in for trial of man accused of murdering Olivia Dunlea

Date
2017-05-15
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Cork
County
Cork

Summary

A jury was sworn in for the trial of Darren Murphy, 40, of Passage West, who is charged with murdering Olivia Dunlea, 36, at her home in Pembroke Crescent, Passage West, on 17 February 2013. Murphy was arraigned at the Central Criminal Court and pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter. The Director of Public Prosecutions, Tom Creed SC, rejected the plea. Judge Patrick McCarthy directed the jury to return to the Central Criminal Court in Dublin for a two‑week trial expected to begin tomorrow.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury sworn-in for trial of man accused of murdering Olivia Dunlea. Charges or matters: the murder of Olivia Dunlea (36) at Pembroke Crescent, Passage West, Co Cork on February 17 2013. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Darren Murphy

Accused

Charges: the murder of Olivia Dunlea (36) at Pembroke Crescent, Passage West, Co Cork on February 17 2013 (Alleged Or Contested)

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Residence
Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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