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Murder accused's DNA on cap found in alleged getaway car, trial hears

Summary

In a Special Criminal Court hearing, DNA matching the accused, Eamonn Cumberton, was found on a baseball cap recovered from the alleged getaway car in the murder of Michael Barr. Cumberton, 30, pleaded not guilty to the April 25, 2016 shooting of the 35‑year‑old manager of the Sunset House pub. The prosecution argued that Cumberton was "inextricably linked" to items from the partially burnt‑out silver Audi, including the cap and a rubber mask found in the rear. Forensic scientist Rodney Lakes presented a mixed DNA profile on the cap, with a major contributor matching Cumberton's DNA. A similar mixed profile on the mask was also reported. Cumberton's defence objected to the admissibility of the DNA evidence, leading to a voir‑dire hearing. The trial continues before Mr Justice Tony Hunt, Judge Patricia Ryan and Judge James Faughnan.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused's DNA on cap found in alleged getaway car, trial hears. Charges or matters: the murder of 35-year-old Michael Barr in the Sunset House pub in Dublin's north inner city on April 25th 2016. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• April 25th 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2017-12-11 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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