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"A gentleman who wouldn't hurt a fly": murder trial hears how musician was found dead in his home
Summary
A musician found dead in his Sligo home with a knife on his chest and stab wounds to his neck was remembered as a "gentleman who wouldn't hurt a fly" as a murder trial heard evidence at the Central Criminal Court. Martin Kivlehan, aged 59, was discovered at New Apartments on Holborn Street on 3 August 2015. Keith Brady, aged 30, of Cartron Estate, Sligo has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter in relation to the death. The prosecution's plea was not accepted and the trial proceeded. Gardaí described the scene as ransacked, with burnt tinfoil indicating heroin use nearby. One sergeant characterised the body's position as appearing "staged". Witnesses described Mr Kivlehan as a regular drinker who was well-liked in the community. The trial, heard before Justice Paul McDermott and a jury, continued before the court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "A gentleman who wouldn't hurt a fly": murder trial hears how musician was found dead in his home. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Martin 'Matt' Kivlehan (59) at New Apartments, Holborn St, Sligo on August 2/3 2015. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- August 2 Hearing Or Sentence
- Sunday August 2nd Hearing Or Sentence
- Sunday August 2 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 3 Hearing Or Sentence
- Monday August 3, 2015 Other
- 2017-11-14 Publication
Why: He was trying to buy a naggin of vodka but the person at the till couldn't sell it to him because he only had foreign currency. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Martin 'Matt' Kivlehan (59) at New Apartments, Holborn St, Sligo on August 2/3 2015 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Holborn Street
- St Edward's Terrace
- Mr Kivlehan's house
Topics
Drugs Stage Trial Violent Crime
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