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'I'm killing myself tonight': message on murder accused's phone

Summary

The trial of Philip Dunbar, 20, who has pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of 23-year-old homeless man Adam 'Floater' Muldoon, continued before Mr Justice Paul McDermott and a jury. The prosecution presented evidence from Detective Garda Mark Shortt regarding a mobile phone attributed to Mr Dunbar. Shortt testified that a text exchange was found on the device, sent on the evening following the alleged stabbing in Butler Park, Jobstown Park, Tallaght, on June 22 or 23, 2018. The messages included statements such as "I'm killing myself tonight" and a request to delete the messages. Mr Dunbar has accepted carrying out the stabbing but claims no memory of the incident. Mr Muldoon's body was found with 183 stab wounds. Additionally, the mother of an unnamed friend, protected by a court order, testified that her son had previously stated Mr Dunbar visited him with a knife and admitted to the stabbing. She reported her son expressed concern for Mr Dunbar's safety and begged her not to disclose the information. The matter was adjourned and the trial continues tomorrow.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'I'm killing myself tonight': message on murder accused's phone. Charges or matters: the murder of 23-year-old homeless man Adam 'Floater' Muldoon in Butler Park, Jobstown Park, Tallaght on June 22 or 23, 2018. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• June 22 Other
• June 23 Other
• 2020-10-20 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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