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Paramedic found one injury to deceased's chest, murder trial hears

Summary

In the Central Criminal Court, a 60‑year‑old Limerick man, Desmond Coyle, pleaded not guilty to the murder of 58‑year‑old Calo Carpaci on 24 May 2017. The prosecution presented a paramedic's statement: Mary O'Brien, who arrived at the scene at 1.40 pm, observed a single chest wound slightly left of centre on the victim, who was unresponsive and had no pulse. No other injuries were noted on a head‑to‑toe examination. Additional evidence included statements from a post‑office clerk, a neighbour, and CCTV footage showing Coyle's movements from his home to Roches Row, his brief entry into the victim's residence, and his likely alcohol influence. The defence acknowledged the legality of Coyle's arrest and detention, noting he was intoxicated and unfit for questioning. The trial was scheduled to continue the following day before a jury of twelve.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Paramedic found one injury to deceased's chest, murder trial hears. Charges or matters: murdering Calo Carpaci (58) at Roches Row in the city on May 24, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• May 24, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
• May 24 Incident
• 2018-11-29 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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