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Attempted murder accused had "strong motive" to want injured man out of the way, jury told
Summary
In a 2018 attempted‑murder trial, the State counsel, Patrick Gageby SC, argued that Paul Crosby of Rathmullen Park, Drogheda, had a strong motive to eliminate Gerard Boyle, 22, after a prior incident in March when Crosby and another man allegedly broke into Boyle's home. Gageby highlighted that Boyle was stabbed 28 times in Knockcommon, then locked in a car that was submerged in the Boyne Canal. He claimed Boyle named Crosby as the assailant, citing a phone call to Crosby's house and a text from an unknown number. Defence counsel, Mr Bowman SC, countered that Boyle's statements were inconsistent, that no forensic evidence linked Crosby to the crime, and that Boyle's accusations were unreliable. The counsel urged the jury to acquit Crosby on all counts, citing flawed evidence and a deficient investigation. The case was set for jury deliberation by Judge Patrick McCarthy. Gerard Boyle pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Attempted murder accused had "strong motive" to want injured man out of the way, jury told. Charges or matters: all charges. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 10th November Hearing Or Sentence
- November 2016 Incident
- 2018-02-01 Publication
Why: The jury in an attempted murder trial has been told that the accused had a strong motive to want the injured man out of the way. CNI source report
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