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Jury sworn-in for trial of man accused of murdering Olivia Dunlea
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:
- February 17 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-05-15 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of Olivia Dunlea (36) at Pembroke Crescent, Passage West, Co Cork on February 17 2013 (Alleged Or Contested)
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