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Murder accused denied using knives on friend

Summary

Michael Furlong, 36, of Meadowfield, Enniscorthy, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Patrick Connors, 37, who died between 28 and 29 April 2011 at Carraig Túr apartments. In court, Furlong denied that he killed Connors or used kitchen knives to lacerate his scalp. He also denied breaking Connors' jaw, claiming the jaw was intact when he went to sleep and that Connors had fallen down the stairs. Furlong said he did not stab or assault Connors with a knife and that the blood on a knife found at the scene could not have come from Connors. He stated he had not cried for Connors beyond the first week. The pathologist's report cited sharp and blunt force trauma to the head and acute alcohol intoxication as causes of death. The trial continues.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused denied using knives on friend. Charges or matters: the murder of Patrick Connors (37) between April 28 and April 29, 2011 at apartments known as Carraig Túr in Enniscorthy. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• April 28 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 29, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2013-11-13 Publication

Case subjects

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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