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Murder trial witness calls accused 'a scummy bastard'

Summary

During a murder trial, a witness—whose name is protected by court order—described the accused, Philip Dunbar, as a "scummy bastard" and insisted he had not lied in his testimony to the jury. The witness claimed that Dunbar told him he had "put the deceased out of his misery" and "slaughtered him" after stabbing 23‑year‑old Adam Muldoon, a homeless man with cerebral palsy, on 22 or 23 June 2018. He said Dunbar visited his home shortly after the stabbing with a bloody knife and boasted about the act. The witness also stated that Dunbar was at Sean Walsh Park the next morning when the knife was disposed of. Dunbar, represented by barrister Giollaiosa O'Lideadha SC, has pleaded not guilty and admits he must have stabbed Muldoon but claims no memory of it.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder trial witness calls accused 'a scummy bastard'. Charges or matters: the murder of Mr Muldoon at Butler Park, Jobstown Park, Tallaght, Dublin 24 on June 22 or 23, 2018. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• June 22 Other
• 2020-09-25 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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