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Judge right to allow evidence of Quirke's 'obsession', Moonlight appeal told
Summary
In a Court of Appeal hearing, the Director of Public Prosecutions' counsel, Michael Bowman SC, defended the fairness of Patrick Quirke's trial. Bowman argued that the trial judge correctly exercised discretion by allowing the jury to hear evidence of Quirke's "obsession" with his former lover, Mary Lowry. Lowry was involved with the deceased, Bobby Ryan, whom Quirke murdered. Quirke, aged 51, was convicted of Ryan's murder, which occurred after Ryan vanished on 3 June 2011. The body was found in a disused underground tank on 30 April 2013. Bowman continued his submissions later that day.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Judge right to allow evidence of Quirke's 'obsession', Moonlight appeal told. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Convicted
When:
- June 3, 2011 Other
- 30 April 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2020-10-15 Publication
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