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"No credibility" in murder accused's self defence claim, prosecution say
Summary
In the Central Criminal Court, 19‑year‑old Graham McEvoy pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to the manslaughter of 23‑year‑old Paul Curran. The prosecution, led by Conor Devally SC, argued that McEvoy's self‑defence claim lacked credibility. Devally cited CCTV footage showing McEvoy's movements after the stabbing, the condition of a light‑coloured hoodie, and the absence of blood on the hoodie, arguing that the hoodie could not have been slashed. He also questioned McEvoy's statements about driving a red Honda Civic, noting that CCTV showed him in a silver Hyundai. Devally further highlighted that McEvoy bought a mobile phone after the incident, suggesting he was covering his tracks. The defence, represented by Barry White SC, maintained that the incident was a drug deal gone wrong and that McEvoy acted in self‑defence, seeking a manslaughter conviction rather than murder. The trial remains ongoing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "No credibility" in murder accused's self defence claim, prosecution say. Charges or matters: murder. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 16, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-12-13 Publication
Why: Mr Devally told the jury that this cannot be true because CCTV showed him that day driving a silver Hyundai, the same car he was driving when arrested later that night. CNI source report
Case subjects
Applicant
Places mentioned
- Captain's Road
- Seagull House
- Crumlin Road
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Drugs Stage Trial Violent Crime
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