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Judge charging jury in double murder trial
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court trial, a 34‑year‑old Dubliner named Jason O'Driscoll is charged with the murders of 31‑year‑old Anthony Burnett and 25‑year‑old Joseph Redmond, who were found dead in a burning car in Ravensdale Forest Park on 7 March 2012. The prosecution alleges O'Driscoll participated in the killings, while the defence suggests another person may have been responsible or that one victim betrayed the other. Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy charged the jury on Thursday and will resume the charge on Monday when deliberations are expected to begin. Jason O'Driscoll pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Judge charging jury in double murder trial. Charges or matters: murdering 31-year-old Anthony Burnett and 25-year-old Joseph Redmond on March 7th, 2012. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 7th, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-12-01 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering 31-year-old Anthony Burnett and 25-year-old Joseph Redmond on March 7th, 2012 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Richmond Avenue
- The Central Criminal Court
- Ravensdale Forest Park
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