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Sligo bachelor died from two stab wounds to neck, murder trial hears
Summary
A 30-year-old man from Sligo has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of a 59-year-old bachelor at the Central Criminal Court. Keith Brady of Cartron Estate is accused of causing Martin Kivlehan's death on August 2nd or 3rd, 2015, at New Apartments on Holborn Street, Sligo. The State rejected his manslaughter plea, and the case proceeded to trial before Justice Paul McDermott. The prosecution outlined that the deceased sustained two stab wounds to the neck, with depths of 7.8 centimetres and 9 centimetres respectively. A pathologist's report indicated death resulted from blood haemorrhage, though not instantaneously. Evidence emerged that Mr Kivlehan had consumed substantial quantities of alcohol. The trial heard testimony regarding the scene where the body was discovered, including photographs documenting the apartment's condition. The jury, comprising five men and seven women, will continue hearing evidence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Sligo bachelor died from two stab wounds to neck, murder trial hears. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Martin Kivlehan (59) at New Apartments, Holborn St, Sligo on August 2/3 2015. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- August 2 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-11-13 Publication
Why: He explained that in order for them to bring a verdict of murder the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused intended to kill or cause serious injury to Mr Kivlehan. Prosecution account reported by CNI
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Martin Kivlehan (59) at New Apartments, Holborn St, Sligo on August 2/3 2015 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Cartron Estate
- Sligo
- Central Criminal Court
- Mr Kivlehan's house
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