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Murder trial hears of partially burnt phone in BBQ

Date
2019-07-03
Stage
Trial

Summary

During a search of Paul O'Beirne's home on 16 March 2016, Gardai discovered a partially burnt mobile phone inside a barbecue in the back garden. The find was reported by Sergeant Patrick Traynor to the Central Criminal Court. O'Beirne, aged 36, and Jeffrey Morrow, aged 37, are on trial for the murder of 25‑year‑old Vincent Ryan, who was killed on 29 February 2016 at McKee Road in Finglas. The case is proceeding before Justice Michael White with a jury of eight men and four women. Paul O'Beirne pleaded not guilty. Jeffrey Morrow pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder trial hears of partially burnt phone in BBQ. Charges or matters: murdering 25-year-old Vincent Ryan at McKee Road in Finglas on February 29, 2016. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Jeffrey Morrow

Defendant

Charges: murdering 25-year-old Vincent Ryan at McKee Road in Finglas on February 29, 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Paul O'Beirne

Defendant

Charges: murdering 25-year-old Vincent Ryan at McKee Road in Finglas on February 29, 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court
Address Area
  • Colepark Drive
  • McKee Road
Residence
  • Colepark Drive

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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