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Mum-of-five denied involvement in Hutch shooting
Summary
The Special Criminal Court heard evidence in the ongoing trial of Jonathan Keogh, Thomas Fox, and Regina Keogh, all of whom have pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of Gareth Hutch. Mr. Fox also faces a charge of unlawfully possessing a Makarov 9 mm handgun, which he denies. The prosecution alleges the killing was premeditated, with Ms. Keogh instrumental in planning the attack by encouraging witness Mary McDonnell to allow the accused to use her flat as a base. Ms. Keogh denied involvement, stating she did not hold the guns or plan the shooting. She testified that her brother, Mr. Keogh, told her people were blaming him for the incident. The court heard that Mr. Hutch was shot dead outside Avondale House on May 24, 2016, dying from four gunshot injuries. Prosecution counsel described the act as a "brutal and callous murder" involving significant planning. The trial continues before Mr. Justice Tony Hunt, sitting with Judges Patricia Ryan and Michael Walsh.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Mum-of-five denied involvement in Hutch shooting. Charges or matters: murdering Mr Hutch; unlawfully possessing a Makarov 9 mm handgun. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 26, 2016 Incident
- May 24 Other
- May 24, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 23, 2016 Incident
- 2018-07-03 Publication
Why: When Ms Keogh was told by gardai that the reason she was in Store Street Garda Station was because she had something to do with the planning of the shooting, she said, "No I didn't," the court was told. CNI source report
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
- Keogh at Store Street Garda Station
- Store Street
- was in Store Street Garda Station
- Avondale House
- North Cumberland Street
- Cumberland Street
- Dublin
- Gloucester Place
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