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Murder accused was in "life or death situation", defence say
Summary
In a murder case heard at the Central Criminal Court, Robbie Walsh, aged 23, pleaded not guilty to the killing of Karl 'Gobble' Haugh, aged 25, who died after being stabbed on August 6, 2017, at the Marian Estate in Kilkee. The prosecution, led by Patrick Gageby SC, argued that the Walsh men, including Robbie's cousins Mitchell and Clinton, had intended to vandalise Haugh's car and that the stabbing was not justified. They cited evidence of a prior altercation, video of Robbie claiming he was dragged and then stabbed Haugh in self‑defence, and witness statements suggesting a hostile environment. The defence, represented by Brendan Grehan SC, contended that Robbie was not an aggressor but was pulled into the confrontation, acting in a life‑or‑death situation. The jury was instructed on the case by Ms Justice Carmel Stewart, with the trial to resume the following day.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused was in "life or death situation", defence say. Charges or matters: murdering Karl 'Gobble' Haugh (25) in the Marian Estate in Kilkee, Co Clare on August 6, 2017. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- August 6, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2019-02-11 Publication
Why: " Mr Grehan also said it wasn't Robbie Walsh who shouted "come out, you pussy" outside Mr Lucey's house because Robbie Walsh knew where Mr Haugh lived "Was he leading his cousins to Karl Haugh's door? CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Karl 'Gobble' Haugh (25) in the Marian Estate in Kilkee, Co Clare on August 6, 2017 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Island View
- Kilrush
- Marian Estate
- Kilkee
- of Kilrush Garda Station
- Kilrush
- Mr Lucey's house
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