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Mayo man pleads not guilty to murdering elderly father by reason of insanity
Summary
A 35-year-old man from Claremorris in County Mayo has pleaded not guilty to murdering his elderly father by reason of insanity at the Central Criminal Court. John Biggins of Ballynalty, Cross, Claremorris faces a charge of murdering Thomas Biggins, aged 71, at the same address on May 6th 2012. Following his arraignment before Mr Justice Paul Carney, a jury of seven men and five women was sworn in to hear the trial. The proceedings are scheduled to commence on Thursday and are anticipated to last approximately two days.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Mayo man pleads not guilty to murdering elderly father by reason of insanity. Charges or matters: the murder of Thomas Biggins (71) at that address on May 6th 2012. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 6th 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-05-26 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of Thomas Biggins (71) at that address on May 6th 2012 (Alleged Or Contested)
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