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'Tabloidese' garda comments prejudicial to Patrick Quirke, appeal told
Summary
In the Court of Appeal, Bernard Condon SC argued that prejudicial Garda comments about Patrick Quirke's alleged cash and sex dealings should not have been allowed in the farmer's murder trial. Quirke, 51, was convicted of murdering DJ Bobby "Mr Moonlight" Ryan, 52, in 2011. Condon focused on six Garda remarks that portrayed Quirke as exploiting Mary Lowry, including a mockery question about cash and sex on demand. He also raised concerns about Garda questions implying Lowry was wronged, prurient inquiries, and a claim that Quirke's internet search on body decomposition was "blown out of the water." Condon further complained about undisclosed evidence, lack of forensic accounting, failure to search vehicles, and the trial judge's instruction that the jury could decide what happened. The appeal hearing continues tomorrow.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Tabloidese' garda comments prejudicial to Patrick Quirke, appeal told. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Convicted
When:
- June 3, 2011 Other
- 30 April 2013 Other
- 2020-10-14 Publication
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