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Man admits killing father but denies murder
Summary
A 48‑year‑old Dublin man, Mark Tims, admitted to killing his 74‑year‑old father, Anthony Tims, on 13 July 2018, but denied that the act was murder. He pleaded guilty to manslaughter, a plea rejected by the Director of Public Prosecutions. The case will be heard by a jury of five men and seven women before Mr Justice Tony Hunt at the Central Criminal Court, with the trial expected to last two weeks.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man admits killing father but denies murder. Charges or matters: manslaughter but not guilty to murdering his 74-year-old father Anthony Tims at Rowlagh Green on July 13, 2018. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 13, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2020-01-13 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: manslaughter but not guilty to murdering his 74-year-old father Anthony Tims at Rowlagh Green on July 13, 2018 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
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