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Witness tells trial she wants to "solve this murder mystery"
Summary
In the third day of the murder trial, 52‑year‑old Mary Lowry denied asking a relative of the deceased whether Gardaí could detect a body in a car boot. She said she is a "kind, decent person" and wants to "solve this murder mystery". Lowry was questioned about a phone call she made to Ann Stapleton on 5 June 2011, after Bobby Ryan's disappearance, in which Stapleton asked if Gardaí could tell if a body had been in a car. Lowry said she never mentioned a body in the boot. She also denied telling "devious" lies or trying to portray Patrick Quirke in a bad light. During cross‑examination she reiterated that she told the truth to the best of her memory and that she was a young widow with three small children when she began an affair with Quirke. The judge adjourned the trial for the next day. Patrick Quirke pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Witness tells trial she wants to "solve this murder mystery". Charges or matters: the murder of 52-year-old Bobby Ryan – a DJ known as Mr Moonlight – on a date between June 3, 2011 and April 2013. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- June 3, 2011 Other
- April 2013 Other
- June 5 Other
- December 2011 Other
- 2019-01-31 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of 52-year-old Bobby Ryan – a DJ known as Mr Moonlight – on a date between June 3, 2011 and April 2013 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Ms Justice Eileen Creedon reminded her to "confine yourself to the questions." When the witness complained of feeling tired, Ms Justice Creedon adjourned the trial until tomorrow when the jury of six men and six women will return to hear the rest of Ms Lowry's cross examination.
Accused
Charges: the murder of 52-year-old Bobby Ryan – a DJ known as Mr Moonlight – on a date between June 3, 2011 and April 2013 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Ms Justice Eileen Creedon reminded her to "confine yourself to the questions." When the witness complained of feeling tired, Ms Justice Creedon adjourned the trial until tomorrow when the jury of six men and six women will return to hear the rest of Ms Lowry's cross examination.
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