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Murder accused whose third trial ended in hung jury admits to killing
Summary
Tadhg Butler, aged 37, pleaded guilty to unlawfully killing Michael O'Dwyer on 10 January 2014. He was remanded in custody pending a sentence hearing on 18 October. Butler's case had seen three trials: the first in April 2015 ended with a jury discharge, the second resulted in a guilty verdict and a mandatory life sentence, which was overturned on appeal, and the third ended with a hung jury. Butler admitted he had stabbed O'Dwyer while taking a knife from his nephew to prevent self‑harm.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused whose third trial ended in hung jury admits to killing. Charges or matters: the unlawful killing of Michael O'Dwyer on January 10, 2014. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- October 18 Adjournment
- January 10, 2014 Adjournment
- April 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2018-07-16 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: the unlawful killing of Michael O'Dwyer on January 10, 2014 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Tadhg Butler was remanded in custody until a sentence hearing on October 18.; Tadhg Butler was remanded in custody until a sentence hearing on October 18.
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