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Jury to consider intoxication level of man accused of murdering talented musician
Summary
A jury at the Central Criminal Court is hearing evidence in the trial of a 31-year-old Sligo man charged with murdering Martin Kivlehan in the town during August 2015. Keith Brady, of Cartron Estate, pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter following the death of the 59-year-old at The New Apartments on Holborn Street. The prosecution opening outlined that the defendant's level of intoxication at the time of the alleged offence would be a key consideration for jurors when determining whether the necessary intent for murder was present. The deceased, described as a talented musician, was found with two stab wounds to the neck. A garda investigation identified the accused following enquiries involving his sister. The trial before Ms Justice Carmel Stewart is expected to exceed two weeks.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury to consider intoxication level of man accused of murdering talented musician. Charges or matters: murdering Martin Kivlehan on a date unknown between 2nd August and 3rd August 2015 at The New Apartments on Holborn Street; murdering the 59-year-old, but guilty to his manslaughter in Mr Kivlehan's home, where the deceased was found with stab wounds. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 2nd August Hearing Or Sentence
- 3rd August 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2018-11-20 Publication
Why: " Mr Murray explained that one of Mr Kivlehan's friends had called to his home on the bank holiday Morning morning and found his body lying in the sitting room. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Martin Kivlehan on a date unknown between 2nd August and 3rd August 2015 at The New Apartments on Holborn Street; murdering the 59-year-old, but guilty to his manslaughter in Mr Kivlehan's home, where the deceased was found with stab wounds (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Sligo
- Cartron Estate
- Holborn Street
Topics
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