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Tracking device recorded position "much more frequently" on day of shooting, expert tells trial

Summary

The trial of Jason Keating, who has pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of Noel 'Duck Egg' Kirwan, continued before the Special Criminal Court. Expert witness Professor David Last testified regarding a 'Gotek 7' electronic tracking device found under Mr Kirwan's Ford Mondeo. The prosecution alleges the tracker was placed under the vehicle to monitor movements leading up to the December 22, 2016, shooting in Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Professor Last explained that the device recorded its position 'much more frequently' from 3.13pm on the day of the shooting, indicating the owner was actively commanding location requests. He detailed the device's journey from France to Dublin Port in October 2016, noting it appeared near St Ronan's Drive on December 21 and 22. Under cross-examination, the expert acknowledged that such devices are commonly used to track spouses and that location data can contain errors. The court heard that Mr Kirwan, a 62-year-old with no connection to the criminal factions involved in the alleged feud, was shot six times while sitting in his car with his partner, Bernadette Roe. The trial is presided over by Mr Justice Tony Hunt, sitting with Judges Sinead Ni Chualachain and Cormac Dunne. The matter was adjourned and continues tomorrow.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Tracking device recorded position "much more frequently" on day of shooting, expert tells trial. Charges or matters: the murder of Mr Kirwan. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• December 13 Hearing Or Sentence
• December 22, 2016 Other
• October 14 Hearing Or Sentence
• October 18 Other
• October 20 Other
• November 3 Other
• December 21 Hearing Or Sentence
• December 22 Hearing Or Sentence
• December 23 Other
• November 8 Other
• December 20 Hearing Or Sentence
• Christmas Incident
• 2018-10-10 Publication

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