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Murder trial jury ask to re-hear pathologist's evidence

Summary

A jury in the Central Criminal Court will return tomorrow to decide the verdict in the murder trial of Andrew Gibney, a 25‑year‑old from Mulhuddart, who is accused of killing Gerard Burnett, 28, at Castlecurragh Vale on 21 August 2012. After deliberating for two hours and 16 minutes, the jury requested a re‑hear of the Chief State Pathologist's evidence. Dr Marie Cassidy explained that Burnett died from multiple stab wounds and blood loss caused by injuries to his right lung, heart and liver. Gibney had told Gardaí on 28 August that he had stabbed the victim three times on the side with a knife and had voluntarily turned himself in, saying he wanted to give the deceased peace. The prosecution argues that Gibney was part of a joint enterprise with four other men who entered Burnett's house that night, making him criminally liable. Andrew Gibney pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder trial jury ask to re-hear pathologist's evidence. Charges or matters: murdering Gerard Burnett (28) at Castlecurragh Vale, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15 on August 21, 2012. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• August 21, 2012 Other
• August 28 Incident
• 2017-11-28 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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