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Jury fail to reach verdict in trial of addict accused of murdering musician
Summary
A jury at the Central Criminal Court has been discharged after failing to reach a verdict in a murder trial. Keith Brady, aged 30, of Cartron Estate, Sligo had pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of Martin Kivlehan, aged 59, at New Apartments, Holborn Street, Sligo on 2nd and 3rd August 2015. The Crown rejected the manslaughter plea, and Mr Brady underwent a two-week trial. During proceedings, the jury heard that Mr Kivlehan died from two stab wounds to the neck. Mr Brady admitted inflicting the injuries. The eleven-member jury was asked to determine whether the act constituted murder or manslaughter. After indicating they could not achieve unanimity, and subsequently failing to reach a majority verdict, the jury was discharged. Mr Justice Paul McDermott remanded Mr Brady in custody until 4th December for potential further proceedings.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury fail to reach verdict in trial of addict accused of murdering musician. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of 59-year-old Martin 'Matt' Kivlehan at New Apartments, Holborn St, Sligo on August 2/3 2015. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- August 2 Hearing Or Sentence
- Monday December 4 Adjournment
- 2017-11-27 Publication
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Defendant
Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of 59-year-old Martin 'Matt' Kivlehan at New Apartments, Holborn St, Sligo on August 2/3 2015 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: He remanded Mr Brady until next Monday December 4 "on the off-chance that there is an opportunity to deal with the matter." Mr Brady told gardai he stabbed the deceased while "out of it" and his defence asked the jury to consider whether he was too intoxicated to form the necessary intent for murder and should therefore be convicted of manslaughter.
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