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Aaron Brady guilty of Lordship Credit Union robbery

Summary

Aaron Brady, aged 29, was found guilty of robbery in the January 25, 2013, Lordship Credit Union heist that resulted in the death of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe. The jury, after 12 hours and 35 minutes of deliberation, reached a unanimous verdict of robbery. Brady denied involvement in the robbery and pleaded not guilty to the capital murder charge. The trial heard that four men entered the credit union car park, and the prosecution alleged Brady fired a single fatal shot. Brady claimed he was at a diesel laundering yard on Concession Road at the time. The judge explained that for a capital murder conviction, it must be proven beyond reasonable doubt that Brady was the shooter and that he knew he was shooting a Garda or was reckless about it. If the jury is not satisfied with the capital murder evidence, they could find him guilty of murder or manslaughter.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Aaron Brady guilty of Lordship Credit Union robbery. Charges or matters: the capital murder of Det Gda Donohoe at the same location during the course of the robbery. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• January 25, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2020-08-10 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Theft Violent Crime

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