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Jury in trial of man accused of butcher knife murder "don't see any prospect of reaching verdict"
Summary
In the Central Criminal Court, a jury of twelve was deliberating the murder trial of 37‑year‑old Tadhg Butler, accused of killing 25‑year‑old Michael O'Dwyer on 10 January 2014. O'Dwyer died in hospital after a stab wound to the chest at a party in Butler's Co Waterford home. Butler, who lives in Seafield, Tramore, pleaded not guilty. He claimed he had accidentally stabbed O'Dwyer while retrieving a knife from his nephew to prevent self‑harm. The nephew, Anthony O'Grady, testified that Butler had walked over and stabbed his friend with a butcher's knife, but later said he could not remember the event, citing personality disorders and medication. After about five hours of deliberation, the jury reported to the judge that they were "stuck in this ring" and saw no prospect of reaching a verdict.
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What: Report matter: Jury in trial of man accused of butcher knife murder "don't see any prospect of reaching verdict". Charges or matters: murdering Michael O'Dwyer. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 10th January 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2018-04-20 Publication
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