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Man tells his murder trial that he "lost control" and shot deceased twice
Summary
In a Dublin murder trial, 33‑year‑old Seán Ducque, who has no fixed abode, admitted firing a loaded shotgun twice at Kieran Farrelly on 26 October 2014, killing him. Ducque said he was severely intoxicated with heroin, vodka and zimovane and had lost control after Farrelly threatened to punch him. He claimed drug dealers had given him the shotgun and four cartridges to rob a taxi driver and repay a €3,000 debt. Ducque testified that he hid the gun and the taxi driver's phone and cash in bushes at Killarney Court, then returned with Farrelly and his partners to retrieve the items. He denied any pre‑planned intent to kill, stating he was under threat and that the second shot was fired after the first when Farrelly was on the ground. The trial is proceeding before Mr Justice Paul Butler and a jury of twelve. The unnamed 33-year-old pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man tells his murder trial that he "lost control" and shot deceased twice. Charges or matters: murdering Kieran Farrelly on 26th October 2014 at Killarney Court, Killarney Street in Dublin. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 26th October 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-06-26 Publication
Why: He later said some drug dealers had given him a shotgun and four cartridges and told him to rob a bookie's in order to pay back the €3,000 he owed them. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Kieran Farrelly on 26th October 2014 at Killarney Court, Killarney Street in Dublin (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
Topics
Drugs Stage Trial Violent Crime
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