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Freddie Thompson guilty of "intricate" murder plot
Summary
Frederick 'Freddie' Thompson, 37, of Dublin, was found guilty by the Special Criminal Court of the murder of David Douglas on July 1, 2016, on Bridgefoot Street. Thompson had pleaded not guilty to the charge. The non-jury court, presided over by Mr Justice Tony Hunt, determined that Thompson was involved in an intricate, pre-planned execution, specifically driving a Ford Fiesta used for surveillance and coordination, though the prosecution did not allege he fired the shots. The court rejected the defence argument that the circumstantial evidence was insufficient, noting that Thompson's failure to answer garda questioning regarding his movements and possession of vehicles and items constituted a significant factor. Thompson was sentenced to the mandatory term of life imprisonment, backdated to November 1, 2016, when he first entered custody. His legal representative, Michael O'Higgins SC, stated that Thompson intends to appeal the decision. Detective Superintendent Paul Cleary noted that the victim's family was satisfied with the verdict, while the investigation into the case remains ongoing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Freddie Thompson guilty of "intricate" murder plot. Charges or matters: the murder of David Douglas on July 1st, 2016 on Bridgefoot Street in the city. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 1st, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 1, 2016 Other
- 2018-08-30 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: the murder of David Douglas on July 1st, 2016 on Bridgefoot Street in the city (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: He returned less than an hour later without his Bible, now wearing a blue t-shirt and black shorts, to be sentenced to the mandatory term of life imprisonment, backdated to November 1, 2016 when he first went into custody.
Places mentioned
- Douglas
- Loreto Road
- Special Criminal Court
- Bridgefoot Street
- Meath Street
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