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Nephew who shot uncle in back appeals murder conviction

Summary

David Cully, 28, of Kilshane Road, Finglas West, was convicted of murder for shooting his uncle, Edward O'Connor, 41, at Ballycoolin Road on 15 December 2013. Cully admitted the shooting but denied it was murder, claiming it occurred in the heat of the moment after a comment about a sexual‑abuse allegation against O'Connor. The case involved an organised 'straightener' attended by both men and two others. A jury of seven women and five men deliberated over eight hours and returned a unanimous guilty verdict. Cully received a mandatory life sentence on 29 July 2015. He has now lodged an appeal, arguing that family testimony was wrongly excluded and that the evidence of a prior threat was crucial. The Court of Appeal will consider the appeal.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Nephew who shot uncle in back appeals murder conviction. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• December 15, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• July 29, 2015 Other
• 2019-06-28 Publication

Why: Ms Biggs said it was irrelevant because of its timing and, furthermore, it invited the jury to speculate. CNI source report

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Stage Appeal Violent Crime

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