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Judge charges jury in trial of man accused of cross-dressing gun murder
Summary
A jury will return to the Central Criminal Court on Monday to decide the verdict in the trial of Christopher McDonald, 34, accused of murdering 36‑year‑old Keith Walker with a sub‑machine gun while dressed in women's clothing. The trial, described by Justice Patrick McCarthy as a 'whodunnit', focuses on whether the prosecution has proved beyond reasonable doubt that McDonald was the shooter. McDonald has pleaded not guilty. The jury's deliberation will consider whether the accused intended to kill or cause serious injury, given Walker was shot 18 times.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Judge charges jury in trial of man accused of cross-dressing gun murder. Charges or matters: the murder of 36-year-old Keith Walker at Blanchardstown Pigeon Racing Club on the Shelerin Road, Clonsilla on June 12, 2015. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- June 12, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-07-07 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of 36-year-old Keith Walker at Blanchardstown Pigeon Racing Club on the Shelerin Road, Clonsilla on June 12, 2015 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Shelerin Road
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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