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Plastic found at alleged murder scene matched jeep, trial hears
Summary
During a Central Criminal Court trial, Detective Garda Ronan Lawlor presented plastic fragments recovered from the road near the alleged murder site of Neil Reilly, showing a match to the broken headlight of a Mercedes jeep seized at Paul Bradley's home. Bradley (54) and his sons Jason (20), Dean (24), and Ryan (18) all pleaded not guilty to Reilly's murder. The prosecution argued that Reilly fired shots at the Bradley residence, prompting a car chase that ended with Reilly suffering severe crush injuries and multiple chop wounds. Garda Lawlor also examined a black BMW seized from the Bradley property, noting blood‑like stains and swipe marks, but found no relevant evidence. The trial focused on whether the Bradleys acted in a joint enterprise to murder Reilly, with the jury hearing forensic evidence and the prosecution's case before a judge's instructions were given.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Plastic found at alleged murder scene matched jeep, 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 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 2017 Other
- 2018-06-14 Publication
Why: " Mr Kandrotas gave him the keys to his car, a black BMW, because he wanted to go back to bed. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of Neil Reilly (36) at Esker Glebe in Lucan, Dublin on January 18, 2017 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Liscarne Gardens
- Dublin
- Central Criminal Court
- of Ronanstown Garda Station
- Naas Road
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