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Murder trial of Co Wexford man collapses
Summary
The murder trial of Michael Furlong, 36, of Meadowfield, The Moyne, Enniscorthy, collapsed at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin. Furlong had pleaded not guilty to the murder of Patrick Connors, 37, which occurred between 28 and 29 April 2011 at the Carraig Túr apartments in Enniscorthy. Judge Barry White halted the proceedings after concerns were raised about Deputy State Pathologist Dr Khalid Jabbar's opinion on the mechanism of death. The jury was discharged and thanked, and will not serve again for ten years. The trial had begun on 5 November.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder trial of Co Wexford man collapses. Charges or matters: the murder of Mr Patrick Connors (37) between April 28 and April 29, 2011 at apartments known as Carraig Túr in Enniscorthy. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- April 28 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 29, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 5th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2013-11-18 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of Mr Patrick Connors (37) between April 28 and April 29, 2011 at apartments known as Carraig Túr in Enniscorthy (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Central Criminal Court
Topics
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