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Murder victim a "soft-natured boy who loved Christmas", court hears

Summary

The Central Criminal Court heard the case of Graham McEvoy, aged 19, who was found guilty of murdering 23‑year‑old Paul Curran at Seagull House, Dublin, on 16 July 2016. McEvoy pleaded guilty to manslaughter, but the plea was rejected and he faced a week‑long trial. Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy sentenced him to life imprisonment. Curran's mother, Elizabeth Curran, was not present but her statement was read by prosecution counsel. She described her son as a soft‑natured, kind boy who loved Christmas and giving presents, and said she suffered mental health issues after his death. She also said McEvoy was a bully and that Curran had tried to slash him with a knife. Defence counsel Barry White SC noted McEvoy's chaotic lifestyle, drug problems and lack of prior violent convictions, and indicated an intention to appeal the verdict.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder victim a "soft-natured boy who loved Christmas", court hears. Charges or matters: manslaughter but his plea was rejected and he underwent a week-long trial at the Central Criminal Court. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty

When:

• July 16, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• Christmas Other
• 2017-12-19 Publication

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Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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