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"What kind of thick would hand himself in?": Hutch murder accused denied pulling trigger

Date
2018-06-28

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

The Special Criminal Court heard evidence in the trial of Thomas Fox, Regina Keogh, and Jonathan Keogh, who are accused of murdering Gareth Hutch. All three defendants have pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. Additionally, Mr. Fox has denied unlawfully possessing a Makarov 9 mm handgun on May 23, 2016. The prosecution alleges that Mr. Fox was instrumental in planning the killing, which occurred on May 24, 2016, outside Avondale House in Dublin. Mr. Hutch died from four gunshot injuries. During testimony, Mr. Fox stated he went to Mountjoy Garda Station to clear his name, claiming he had no involvement in the Hutch/Kinahan feud. He denied pulling the trigger or sourcing weapons, asserting he was merely trying to distance himself from co-accused Jonathan Keogh after learning of a threat on his life. The court heard details from seven of nine garda interviews, where Mr. Fox described his relationship with Mr. Keogh and his presence near the scene. The trial continues tomorrow with the remainder of Mr. Fox's interviews.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: "What kind of thick would hand himself in?": Hutch murder accused denied pulling trigger. Charges or matters: murdering Mr Hutch. ft Mr Fox has also denied unlawfully possessing a Makarov 9 mm handgun on May 23, 2016 at the same place. Procedural stage: trial

When:

May 24, 2016 Incident
May 23, 2016 Incident
2018-06-28 Publication

Case subjects

Gareth Hutch

Accused

Charges: murdering Mr Hutch. ft Mr Fox has also denied unlawfully possessing a Makarov 9 mm handgun on May 23, 2016 at the same place (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Jonathan Keogh

Co Accused

Charges: murdering Mr Hutch. ft Mr Fox has also denied unlawfully possessing a Makarov 9 mm handgun on May 23, 2016 at the same place (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Regina Keogh

Defendant

Charges: murdering Mr Hutch. ft Mr Fox has also denied unlawfully possessing a Makarov 9 mm handgun on May 23, 2016 at the same place (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Thomas Fox

Accused

Charges: murdering Mr Hutch. ft Mr Fox has also denied unlawfully possessing a Makarov 9 mm handgun on May 23, 2016 at the same place (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty