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"Smiley I think you killed him": murder trial witness tells trial of hearing shout

Date
2019-02-04

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

During the murder trial of Gary Watson, a witness, Emma Cooney, testified that she heard a shout of "Smiley I think you killed him" the night a former soldier, Warren O'Connor, was stabbed to death on Hole in the Wall Road, Donaghmede. Cooney, who was at a restaurant in Swords on the evening of January 15, 2010, later drove to Louise Kinsella's apartment on the same street. She described a gathering that was not chaotic and had no loud music. Cooney observed that Mr. Woodcock, his partner Suzanne Martin, and their son entered the apartment with a take‑away. She reported a scuffle between two groups of men, knives being waved, and a "bang" heard a few minutes later. The witness stated she had spoken to the Gardaí before returning home that night. The trial, presided over by Mr Justice Michael White, continues on Wednesday. Gary Watson pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: "Smiley I think you killed him": murder trial witness tells trial of hearing shout. Charges or matters: murdering Warren O'Connor (24) nine years ago; murdering Mr O'Connor at Hole in the Wall Road, Donaghmede, Dublin 13 on January 16, 2010. Procedural stage: trial

When:

January 16, 2010 Hearing Or Sentence
January 15 Other
2019-02-04 Publication

Case subjects

Emma Cooney

Accused

Charges: murdering Warren O'Connor (24) nine years ago; murdering Mr O'Connor at Hole in the Wall Road, Donaghmede, Dublin 13 on January 16, 2010 (Alleged Or Contested)

Gary Watson

Accused

Charges: murdering Warren O'Connor (24) nine years ago; murdering Mr O'Connor at Hole in the Wall Road, Donaghmede, Dublin 13 on January 16, 2010 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty