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Witness tells jury of body discovery

Summary

The Central Criminal Court trial of Stephen Tynan (41) and Raymond Fitzgerald (37) continues before Mr Justice Michael White. Both defendants, from Tallaght, Dublin 24, have pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of Andrew Guerrine (37) at an unknown location between May 22 and May 23, 2015. The matter is currently at the trial stage, with no findings, sentences, or finalisations recorded. Witness Shane Traynor testified that he discovered Mr Guerrine's body in a gateway on Steelstown Lane, Rathcoole, in the early hours of May 23, initially mistaking the scene for a hit-and-run. Assistant State Pathologist Dr Margaret Bolster reported that Mr Guerrine died from hemorrhage and shock caused by multiple stab wounds. She identified 20 stab wounds, including injuries to the skull, cervical spine, and a major blood vessel in the chest, indicating substantial force was used. Toxicology revealed cocaine, sedatives, diazepam, and methadone in the deceased's blood. The court heard that all wounds could have been inflicted by a single knife, though a second weapon could not be ruled out. The trial continues tomorrow.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Witness tells jury of body discovery. Charges or matters: the murder of father-of-one Andrew Guerrine (37) at an unknown place between May 22 and May 23, 2015. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• May 22 Other
• May 23, 2015 Other
• May 23 Other
• 2018-10-24 Publication

Why: Mr Kennedy explained that Mr Traynor was on the phone and told him that he thought there had been a hit-and-run. CNI source report

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Drugs Stage Trial Violent Crime

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