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Double murder trial jury ask to re-hear "most important" evidence
Summary
The jury in the trial of 34‑year‑old Jason O'Driscoll, charged with the murders of 31‑year‑old Anthony Burnett and 25‑year‑old Joseph Redmond, will resume deliberations tomorrow morning. The case, heard in the Central Criminal Court, concerns a car‑fire at Ravensdale Forest Park on 7 March 2012, where the two men were found with gunshot wounds to their heads. O'Driscoll denies the charges. The State alleges he participated in the killings, while the defence suggests another person may have been responsible or that one victim betrayed the other. The jury, consisting of seven men and five women, was instructed by Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy to reach a unanimous verdict.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Double murder trial jury ask to re-hear "most important" evidence. Charges or matters: murdering 31-year-old Anthony Burnett and 25-year-old Joseph Redmond in Co. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 7th, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-12-06 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering 31-year-old Anthony Burnett and 25-year-old Joseph Redmond in Co (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Richmond Avenue
- The Central Criminal Court
- Ravensdale Forest Park
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