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Mum shocked to find gun in garden, murder trial hears
Summary
During a murder trial, a mother of five, Sabrina Church, testified that she was shocked when Gardaí investigating the alleged murder of Neil Reilly showed her a gun left in her garden. Church, who was at home with her husband and children on the night of the incident, described the gun as appearing to be a toy and expressed that whoever had left it there had no concern for her family. The trial concerns Paul Bradley (54) and his sons Jason (20), Dean (24) and Ryan (18), who have all pleaded not guilty to Reilly's murder. The prosecution alleges that Reilly fired a shotgun at the Bradley residence, leading to a car chase and his death. The jury has reviewed CCTV footage and forensic evidence linking the gun to the crime. The trial continues before Justice Paul Coffey and a 12‑person jury.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Mum shocked to find gun in garden, murder trial hears. Charges or matters: the murder of Neil Reilly (36) at Esker Glebe in Lucan, Dublin on January 18, 2017. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 18, 2017 Incident
- January 19, 2017 Incident
- 2018-06-01 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of Neil Reilly (36) at Esker Glebe in Lucan, Dublin on January 18, 2017 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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