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Roy Collins murder trial hears legal submissions in "trial within a trial"

Date
2014-05-27

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Limerick

Summary

In a non‑jury court in Limerick, the murder trial of Wayne Dundon (36) and Nathan Killeen (24) for the killing of 35‑year‑old businessman Roy Collins at Coin Castle Amusements on 9 April 2009 has entered a "trial within a trial" to decide whether certain evidence is admissible. Collins was shot in the chest by a single gunman while at work; he was conscious for a short time but died. Prosecutor Michael O'Higgins SC argued that Dundon directed the murder from prison, Killeen was the getaway driver, and James Dillon was the gunman. Killeen's counsel, Giollaiosa O Lideadha SC, challenged the admissibility of evidence from searches, entries to properties, the legality of Killeen's arrest and detention, and material arising from that detention. The court heard legal submissions from both sides and, after the prosecution declined to call further evidence on the issue, Judge Iseult O'Malley said the decision would be reserved overnight. Wayne Dundon pleaded not guilty. Nathan Killeen pleaded not guilty. Roy Collins pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Roy Collins murder trial hears legal submissions in "trial within a trial". Charges or matters: the murder of 35-year-old Roy Collins at Coin Castle Amusements, Roxboro Road Shopping Centre on April 9, 2009. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

April 9, 2009 Hearing Or Sentence
2014-05-27 Publication

Case subjects

Nathan Killeen

Accused

Charges: the murder of 35-year-old Roy Collins at Coin Castle Amusements, Roxboro Road Shopping Centre on April 9, 2009 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: Last week Mr Giollaiosa O Lideadha SC, for Nathan Killeen, told the court that he would be challenging the admissibility of all evidence arising out of any searches and entries to properties on foot of certain warrants secured by gardai, the lawfulness of the arrest and detention of Mr Killeen and all material arising from that detention.

Roy Collins

Accused

Charges: the murder of 35-year-old Roy Collins at Coin Castle Amusements, Roxboro Road Shopping Centre on April 9, 2009 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Wayne Dundon

Accused

Charges: the murder of 35-year-old Roy Collins at Coin Castle Amusements, Roxboro Road Shopping Centre on April 9, 2009 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty