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Sunset House accused 'extremely unlucky' if uninvolved, prosecution say

Summary

In the Special Criminal Court, Liverpool native David Hunter pleaded not guilty to the murder of Michael Barr, 35, at the Sunset House pub in Dublin on 25 April 2016. Prosecutor Dominic McGinn closed the case by arguing that Hunter's involvement was the only reasonable explanation for a series of coincidences. He cited DNA evidence linking a ski mask and cigarette butt to Hunter, ballistics matching guns found in an Audi A6 on Walsh Road, and CCTV timing of the vehicle's movements. McGinn also referenced cell‑site data showing four phones used on the night of the murder, one of which connected to Hunter's new phone shortly after the killing. He highlighted Hunter's travel plans, the sale of his car, and his girlfriend's call at 10.22 pm as further evidence of his presence at the scene. The court will hear Hunter's defence tomorrow.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Sunset House accused 'extremely unlucky' if uninvolved, prosecution say. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• April 25, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2020-07-30 Publication

Why: The prosecution believes this phone to be Mr Hunter's at the time because of calls received on it by his then-girlfriend. Prosecution account reported by CNI

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report