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Wayne Dundon the "moving spirit" behind Roy Collins murder, trial told
Summary
In a non‑jury trial at the Special Criminal Court, Limerick man Wayne Dundon, aged 36, and Nathan Killeen, aged 24, pleaded not guilty to the murder of 35‑year‑old businessman Roy Collins, who was shot at Coin Castle Amusements on 9 April 2009. Prosecution counsel Sean Guerin presented a joint‑enterprise case, arguing that Dundon was the "moving spirit" who directed the operation, Killeen acted as the instrument and means, and James Dillon fired the fatal shot. Guerin cited Dundon's 2005 conviction for threatening to kill a stepson, his subsequent 10‑year sentence, and a motive of vengeance for what he believed the Collins family had done to him. He also referenced Dundon's emotional phone call to his wife after the birth of their child, which he claimed demonstrated intent. Dundon's defence counsel Remy Farrell challenged the credibility of witnesses Gareth Collins and Anthony McCarthy, urging strict scrutiny of their testimony. The trial continues under Judge Iseult O'Malley.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Wayne Dundon the "moving spirit" behind Roy Collins murder, trial told. Charges or matters: the murder of 35-year-old Roy Collins at Coin Castle Amusements, Roxboro Road Shopping Centre on April 9, 2009. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- April 9, 2009 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 2005 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 18, 2005 Other
- March 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 2003 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-06-26 Publication
Why: Mr Guerin said it was the prosecution case that this was evidence of both motive and intent. Prosecution account reported by CNI
Case subjects
Defendant
Outcome: Counsel told the court that witness Anthony "Noddy" McCarthy (32) – who is serving a life sentence for the murder of Kieran Keane in Limerick in January 2003 – was a man "unconstrained by morality" who has "nothing to lose".
Accused
Charges: the murder of 35-year-old Roy Collins at Coin Castle Amusements, Roxboro Road Shopping Centre on April 9, 2009 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Accused
Charges: the murder of 35-year-old Roy Collins at Coin Castle Amusements, Roxboro Road Shopping Centre on April 9, 2009 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: The court heard Collins is serving a seven-and-a half years prison sentence imposed by the Special Criminal Court for demanding money with menaces and threatening to kill.
Accused
Charges: the murder of 35-year-old Roy Collins at Coin Castle Amusements, Roxboro Road Shopping Centre on April 9, 2009 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Dundon was sentenced to 10 years for making a threat to shoot Ryan Lee in Brannigan's pub in Limerick city. He said the motive was "vengeance for a ten-year prison sentence" which Wayne Dundon had attributed to the family who gave evidence against him.
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Lenihan Avenue
- Hyde Road
- Roxboro Road
Topics
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