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Jury finds man guilty of murder over shotgun killing

Date
2017-06-28
Stage
Sentence
Primary locality
Killarney
County
Kerry

Summary

Seán Ducque, who had no fixed abode, was found guilty of murdering 33‑year‑old Kieran Farrelly on 26 October 2014. The court heard that Farrelly was shot twice with a shotgun – first in the chest, then in the head – after a confrontation in Killarney Court, Dublin. Witnesses reported two bangs and shouting at about 11.30 p.m.; a female voice warned "Seán, don't do it." Emergency services discovered Farrelly's body with two gunshot wounds. A sawn‑off, double‑barrelled shotgun and discharged cartridges were recovered from a nearby lane. Ducque denied intent to kill, claiming he was trying to sell a stolen phone, but the jury found him guilty of murder. He will be sentenced to life imprisonment next month. The trial also noted Ducque's prior robberies and his heroin addiction at the time of the offence. The judge remanded him in custody for sentencing. Seán Ducque pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury finds man guilty of murder over shotgun killing. Charges or matters: murder and went on trial at the Central Criminal Court last week; robbing taxi driver David Wyer of a mobile phone, set of car keys and approximately €150 in cash, and having a firearm with intent to commit robbery on 26th October 2014 at Terrace Place in the city. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

Why: He explained that, once fired, the gun would have to be opened manually, the used cartridge removed and another one inserted before firing another shot. CNI source report

Case subjects

Seán Ducque

Defendant

Charges: murder and went on trial at the Central Criminal Court last week; robbing taxi driver David Wyer of a mobile phone, set of car keys and approximately €150 in cash, and having a firearm with intent to commit robbery on 26th October 2014 at Terrace Place in the city (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: Mr Justice Paul Butler remanded Ducque in custody for sentencing on Monday 10th July and told the jury that the sentence on the murder charge was a mandatory one.; Mr Justice Paul Butler remanded Ducque in custody for sentencing on Monday 10th July and told the jury that the sentence on the murder charge was a mandatory one.

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Address Area
  • Killarney Street
  • Terrace Place
  • Mabbot Lane
Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court
Residence

Topics

Drugs Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime

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