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"I'm ready to go now. I have to go": witness tells of giving Neil Reilly the Act of Contrition after he was repeatedly run over
Summary
The murder trial of Paul Bradley (54) and his sons Jason (20), Dean (24), and Ryan (18) is ongoing before Justice Paul Coffey and a jury. All four defendants have pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of Neil Reilly (36) at Esker Glebe in Lucan, Dublin, on January 18, 2017. Witness Danielle Cusack, a veterinary surgeon, testified that she observed the deceased being repeatedly run over by a car and attacked by two or three men. She described seeing the driver reverse over Mr. Reilly while two men held him, followed by a third pass. Ms. Cusack stated she administered the Act of Contrition to the dying man, who repeatedly said, "I'm sorry. I'm ready to go now. I have to go." During cross-examination, defence counsel for Jason Bradley questioned discrepancies between her court testimony and a prior written account regarding the men holding the victim. Ms. Cusack maintained her court evidence was a full and honest account. The matter was adjourned, with Ms. Cusack scheduled to continue cross-examination the following day.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "I'm ready to go now. I have to go": witness tells of giving Neil Reilly the Act of Contrition after he was repeatedly run over. 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
- 2018-06-20 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of Neil Reilly (36) at Esker Glebe in Lucan, Dublin on January 18, 2017 (Alleged Or Contested)
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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