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Case against Roy Collins murder accused boils down to proposition that he "made a run for it", court hears

Summary

In the Special Criminal Court, the prosecution's case against Wayne Dundon, Nathan Killeen and a third man for the 2009 murder of businessman Roy Collins at Coin Castle Amusements hinges on the claim that Killeen "made a run for it" after the shooting. The court heard that Collins was shot in the chest by a gunman, survived briefly, then died. Dundon is alleged to have directed the murder from prison, Killeen was the getaway driver, and James Dillon the gunman. Killeen's counsel argued that the prosecution relied mainly on "gang associates" whose testimony was untrustworthy, and that the only evidence against Killeen was that he fled the scene, as seen by Garda David Baynham who observed him running from a patrol car minutes after the incident. The trial's closing speeches will continue on Monday. Wayne Dundon pleaded not guilty. Nathan Killeen pleaded not guilty. Roy Collins pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Case against Roy Collins murder accused boils down to proposition that he "made a run for it", court hears. 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: trial

When:

• April 9, 2009 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 9 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2014-06-27 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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