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Protected witness tells trial of "shaking" as Hutch murder accused wiped down gun

Summary

A protected witness, Ms. Mary McDonnell, testified in a non‑jury trial in Dublin about the events leading to the murder of Gareth Hutch. She described how, on the evening before Hutch's shooting, two accused men—Jonathan Keogh and Thomas Fox—visited her flat and wiped down handguns. McDonnell said she was shaking when she saw the men cleaning the guns with baby wipes and that they left the weapons in a bag. She also recounted hearing Keogh threaten Hutch the day before the shooting and that the men had planned the attack. The trial, presided over by Mr Justice Tony Hunt, is part of a case in which Keogh, Fox and Regina Keogh are charged with murder and other offences. The prosecution argues the killing was pre‑meditated and planned. The case remains ongoing. Thomas Fox pleaded not guilty. Regina Keogh pleaded not guilty. Jonathan Keogh pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Protected witness tells trial of "shaking" as Hutch murder accused wiped down gun. Charges or matters: murdering Mr Hutch. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• May 24, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• May 23, 2016 Incident
• May 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• Monday May 23 Hearing Or Sentence
• May 24 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2018-06-12 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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