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Five bullets lodged in head of Dublin bar manager, trial hears

Summary

The Special Criminal Court heard on 19 June 2020 that five bullets were lodged in the head of Michael Barr, 36, who was shot to death at the Sunset House pub in Dublin on 25 April 2016. Liverpool native David Hunter, 41, is pleading not guilty to the murder. Former Deputy State Pathologist Dr Michael Curtis, appearing by video‑link, described the post‑mortem findings: seven gunshot injuries, including three entry wounds above the jaw, one behind the right ear, one behind the temple, one through the right shoulder blade, and one on the left thigh. He noted extensive skull damage and that the injuries were incompatible with life. Retired Detective Superintendent Eunan Dolan confirmed the pub was declared a crime scene and that CCTV footage had been seized by the Special Detective Unit. The defence questioned the seizure and the court adjourned the case to 23 June for further proceedings. The trial is expected to last four weeks.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Five bullets lodged in head of Dublin bar manager, trial hears. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• 25 April Hearing Or Sentence
• Tuesday, 23 June Adjournment
• 2020-06-19 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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