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Murder accused 'friendly and caring' to homeless man, trial hears

Summary

The trial of Philip Dunbar, 20, who has pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of Adam Muldoon, 23, at Butler Park in Jobstown Park, Tallaght, on June 22 or 23, 2018, continued before the Central Criminal Court. Witness Paul Duggan testified that he never observed any conflict between the accused and the deceased, describing Mr Muldoon as a well-liked, homeless man with cerebral palsy who was treated with respect by the local community. Mr Duggan stated that on the evening in question, he left the accused and the deceased together on a wall, later finding only the deceased's Zimmer frame remaining. He described the accused as friendly and caring towards Mr Muldoon, comparable to how he treated a disabled family member. Another witness, Sinead Duggan, reported that the accused appeared unusually quiet and shocked when the community gathered the following day. A statement from Deborah Fitzgerald was read, indicating she saw the two walking together near a football field shortly after midnight, with the deceased appearing uninjured and willing. The trial is ongoing before Mr Justice Paul McDermott and a jury of six men and six women.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused 'friendly and caring' to homeless man, trial hears. Charges or matters: the murder of Adam Muldoon at Butler Park in Jobstown Park, Tallaght on June 22 or June 23, 2018. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• June 22 Other
• June 23, 2018 Other
• June 22, 2018 Other
• June 23 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2020-09-23 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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