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Jury to begin deliberating in Cork murder trial
Summary
A jury will begin deliberations tomorrow on the case of Darren Murphy, 40, who has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter in the death of Olivia Dunlea. The trial is at the Central Criminal Court. Justice Patrick McCarthy instructed the jury to consider Murphy's state of mind and whether he was provoked by Ms Dunlea's actions, which could lead to a manslaughter verdict if the prosecution fails to prove lack of provocation. The jury will return tomorrow to consider a verdict.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury to begin deliberating in Cork murder trial. Charges or matters: murdering Olivia Dunlea at her home in Pembroke Crescent on February 17, 2013; her manslaughter and admitted that he stabbed her in the neck and set fire to her home. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- February 17, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-05-31 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Olivia Dunlea at her home in Pembroke Crescent on February 17, 2013; her manslaughter and admitted that he stabbed her in the neck and set fire to her home (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Cork
- Pembroke Crescent
- Central Criminal Court
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