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Security arrangements being made for evidence of former murder accused turned State's witness
Summary
Security arrangements are being prepared for a former murder suspect who has become a prosecution witness in the Special Criminal Court trial of three men charged with the murder of Peter Butterly. The accused, Dean Evans (24), Edward McGrath (33) and Sharif Kelly (44), have pleaded not guilty to the killing of Butterly, who was shot dead in the car park of the Huntsman Inn on 6 March 2013. They also face firearm charges. David Cullen (30), who was allegedly part of the murder plan, has turned State's witness. Counsel for the DPP, Alex Owens SC, announced that Cullen will be called first on Tuesday, with security measures to be arranged by Gardaí and the Irish Prison Service. The court has directed that evidence from the National Surveillance Unit remain confidential, and that members of the public be excluded from the courtroom during their testimony.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Security arrangements being made for evidence of former murder accused turned State's witness. Charges or matters: the murder of Peter Butterly (35) who was shot dead in the car park of the Huntsman Inn, at Gormanston Co Meath on March 6 2013; firearm offences at the same address, on the same date. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 6 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-11-14 Publication
Why: Mr Owens said the prosecution wanted to notify the court of its definite intention to call Mr Cullen next Tuesday because security arrangements had to be put in place by gardaí and the Irish Prison Service. Prosecution account reported by CNI
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of Peter Butterly (35) who was shot dead in the car park of the Huntsman Inn, at Gormanston Co Meath on March 6 2013; firearm offences at the same address, on the same date (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Accused
Charges: the murder of Peter Butterly (35) who was shot dead in the car park of the Huntsman Inn, at Gormanston Co Meath on March 6 2013; firearm offences at the same address, on the same date (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Accused
Charges: the murder of Peter Butterly (35) who was shot dead in the car park of the Huntsman Inn, at Gormanston Co Meath on March 6 2013; firearm offences at the same address, on the same date (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Grange Park
- Tallaght
- Pinewood Green Road
- Balbriggan
- Irish Prison
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