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"I think I'm too much of a bad boy for you": trial hears of murder accused's Facebook messages

Summary

During a Central Criminal Court hearing, Anthony Walsh, 31, admitted killing but denied murdering 54‑year‑old Dermot Byrne. He told a friend via Facebook Messenger that he had killed someone and that Byrne "kept coming at me" after three warnings. Walsh also sent messages to a woman who had recently added him on Facebook, describing her as "fit" and claiming he was "too much of a bad boy for you." He sent photos of Byrne's bank card and a newspaper article about Byrne's death. Walsh pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter, and also pleaded guilty to stealing a bank card, keys and a Zippo lighter from Byrne on the same day and location. The trial is before Justice Eileen Creedon with a jury of twelve.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: "I think I'm too much of a bad boy for you": trial hears of murder accused's Facebook messages. Charges or matters: his murder but guilty to manslaughter; stealing a bank card, keys and a Zippo lighter from Mr Byrne on the same date and location. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• July 16, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2018-10-18 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Theft Violent Crime

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