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Quirke awaits appeal fate over 'Mr Moonlight' murder conviction
Summary
Patrick Quirke, aged 51, awaits the Court of Appeal's decision on his appeal against a murder conviction for the killing of Bobby "Mr Moonlight" Ryan, aged 52, in 2011. The appeal, presented over four days, lists about 50 grounds, including claims of unfair trial due to prejudicial evidence, flawed search warrant, and improper jury admission of seized material. Quirke's counsel argues the warrant omitted computer references, yet a computer was seized, containing a disputed audio recording of Mary Lowry and Flor Cantillon. They contend the recording was inadmissible and prejudicial. The prosecution maintains the warrant was lawful, the recording admissible, and the evidence of a motor‑vehicle impact credible. The Court of Appeal will consider these arguments before issuing a ruling.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Quirke awaits appeal fate over 'Mr Moonlight' murder conviction. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Convicted
When:
- June 3, 2011 Other
- 30 April 2013 Other
- 2020-10-16 Publication
Why: Counsel for the DPP, Mr Michael Bowman SC, responded that the recording was admissible and probative and the idea it should be excluded because it was not put to Quirke in interview is not in accordance with the law. CNI source report
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