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Student charged with murder of archaeologist further remanded

Summary

A 28-year-old student has been further remanded in custody in connection with the death of archaeologist Emmet Connolly, who was fatally stabbed in Cootehill, County Cavan, in late September. Mr Connolly, aged 32 and from Rockcorry, County Monaghan, was discovered at a residence on Lodge View estate in the early hours of 29 September following an incident the previous evening. The accused, Kevin Moran, was charged with murder and made no reply when the charge was put to him. He appeared before Cloverhill District Court for his fourth hearing, where he was further remanded in custody. Consent to High Court bail has been granted but has not yet been taken up. The book of evidence remains incomplete and no plea has been entered. The matter will return before the court on 11 December.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Student charged with murder of archaeologist further remanded. Charges or matters: the murder of Mr Connolly. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• Saturday September 28 Adjournment
• Sunday September 29 Adjournment
• December 11 Adjournment
• 2013-11-13 Publication

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Topics

Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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