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Brother and sister under investigation for murder were allowed meet in garda custody, trial hears
Summary
A brother and sister arrested during a murder investigation were permitted to meet while in garda custody at Sligo Garda Station, the Central Criminal Court heard. The meeting, described as highly unusual, took place in August 2015 and was supervised by gardai. During the encounter, the woman encouraged her brother to tell the truth and remarked she would be sixty years old upon release. Keith Brady, aged thirty, of Cartron Estate in Sligo, has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Martin Kivlehan on August 2nd or 3rd, 2015 at New Apartments, Holborn Street, Sligo. The State rejected his manslaughter plea, and he faces trial before Justice Paul McDermott and a jury. A superintendent explained he authorised the meeting after the woman expressed concern for her brother's welfare and indicated she wished to tell the truth. A garda who supervised the meeting confirmed it was unusual but stated he did not believe it would compromise the investigation. The trial continues.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Brother and sister under investigation for murder were allowed meet in garda custody, trial hears. 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
- August 5, 2015 Other
- 2017-11-21 Publication
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
- Cartron Estate
- Sligo
- Central Criminal Court
- Brady's cell at Sligo Garda Station
- Sligo
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