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Trial date set for Jasmine McMonagle murder accused

Summary

The Central Criminal Court has scheduled a trial for June 10, 2020, in the case of Richard Burke, who faces a charge of murder in connection with the death of Jasmine McMonagle. Ms McMonagle, aged 28, was discovered deceased at her residence in Forest Park, Killygordon, County Donegal, on January 4. Burke, also aged 27 and from the same address, was brought before Sligo District Court on January 5 and charged with murder contrary to common law. At a hearing before Mr Justice Michael White in Dublin, the court was informed the trial is expected to extend over three weeks. Burke remains remanded in custody pending trial.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Trial date set for Jasmine McMonagle murder accused. Charges or matters: murder contrary to common law. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• Friday, January 4 Hearing Or Sentence
• January 5 Hearing Or Sentence
• June 10, 2020 Adjournment
• 2019-04-29 Publication

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Topics

Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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