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Key Hutch murder trial witness did not grasp seriousness of situation, garda witness says
Summary
In the Special Criminal Court, a key witness, Mary McDonnell, testified that she did not understand the seriousness of her situation when she made a statement to Gardaí about the fatal shooting of Gareth Hutch. McDonnell, who was initially charged with withholding information, had that charge dropped and was granted immunity. She made a voluntary statement on 25 May 2016, implicating Thomas Fox, Regina Keogh, and Michael Keogh in Hutch's murder. Gardaí expressed concerns for her safety, and she and her daughters were taken to Mountjoy Garda Station. McDonnell exercised her right to silence for three days. The court heard that her statement provided "very fruitful" information that significantly advanced the investigation. The trial continues before Mr Justice Tony Hunt, with Judges Patricia Ryan and Michael Walsh presiding. Thomas Fox pleaded not guilty. Regina Keogh pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Key Hutch murder trial witness did not grasp seriousness of situation, garda witness says. Charges or matters: murdering Mr Hutch; unlawfully possessing a Makarov 9 mm handgun. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 24, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 23, 2016 Incident
- May 25 Incident
- May 28 Incident
- May 26 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2018-06-25 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Mr Hutch; unlawfully possessing a Makarov 9 mm handgun (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Avondale House
- North Cumberland Street
- Dublin
- Cumberland Street
- Gloucester Place
- were taken to Mountjoy Garda Station
- Mountjoy
- in the Bridewell Garda Station
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