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Man accused of shooting his best friend told guards deceased threatened to rape his grandmother
Summary
The trial of Darren Wynne, Quentin Monaghan, and James Seery continues before the Central Criminal Court, with Mr Justice Garrett Sheehan presiding. All three defendants, aged 21, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jamie Lindsay (20) at Coney Green, Coneyboro, Athy, Co. Kildare, on April 6, 2013. Mr Wynne also pleaded not guilty to possessing a sawn-off shotgun and ammunition with intent to endanger life, though he pleaded guilty to possessing a sawn-off shotgun and cartridges in suspicious circumstances. Mr Monaghan and Mr Seery pleaded not guilty to possessing a sawn-off shotgun and cartridges with intent to endanger life, as well as possessing such items in suspicious circumstances. Prosecution evidence includes garda interview memos where Mr Wynne alleged Mr Lindsay threatened to rape his grandmother and burn his house. Mr Wynne stated he intended only to injure Mr Lindsay over a dispute regarding missing cannabis. The court heard that Mr Lindsay was shot in the right eye at point-blank range. The State alleges Mr Seery and Mr Monaghan were part of a joint enterprise. The matter is ongoing before a jury of eight men and four women.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man accused of shooting his best friend told guards deceased threatened to rape his grandmother. Charges or matters: murdering Jamie Lindsay (20) at Coney Green, Coneyboro, Athy, Co; possession of a sawn-off shotgun and ammunition with intent to endanger life on that occasion; possession of a sawn-off shotgun and cartridges in suspicious circumstances on the same date; possession of a sawn-off shotgun and cartridges with intent to endanger life on the same occasion. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- April 6, 2013 Incident
- 2014-06-27 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Jamie Lindsay (20) at Coney Green, Coneyboro, Athy, Co; possession of a sawn-off shotgun and ammunition with intent to endanger life on that occasion; possession of a sawn-off shotgun and cartridges in suspicious circumstances on the same date; possession of a sawn-off shotgun and cartridges with intent to endanger life on the same occasion (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Defendant
Charges: murdering Jamie Lindsay (20) at Coney Green, Coneyboro, Athy, Co; possession of a sawn-off shotgun and ammunition with intent to endanger life on that occasion; possession of a sawn-off shotgun and cartridges in suspicious circumstances on the same date; possession of a sawn-off shotgun and cartridges with intent to endanger life on the same occasion (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Defendant
Charges: murdering Jamie Lindsay (20) at Coney Green, Coneyboro, Athy, Co; possession of a sawn-off shotgun and ammunition with intent to endanger life on that occasion; possession of a sawn-off shotgun and cartridges in suspicious circumstances on the same date; possession of a sawn-off shotgun and cartridges with intent to endanger life on the same occasion (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Drugs Stage Trial Violent Crime
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