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Jury must consider if murder accused lacked intent due to intoxication

Summary

Philip Dunbar, aged 20, is accused of stabbing Adam Muldoon, aged 23, 183 times in Tallaght on 22–23 June 2018. He pleaded not guilty to murder. Dunbar told police and psychiatrists he was drunk and on drugs when he entered the field where Muldoon's body was found the next morning, claiming a blackout and hallucinations. Judge Paul McDermott instructed the jury that if they are convinced beyond reasonable doubt that Dunbar carried out the stabbing, they must consider whether intoxication negated the intent to kill or cause serious injury. If that is reasonably possible, the conviction would be manslaughter rather than murder. The jury began deliberations this afternoon and will return to the Central Criminal Court on Monday.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury must consider if murder accused lacked intent due to intoxication. Charges or matters: the murder of Adam Muldoon (23) at Butler Park in Jobstown Park, Tallaght on June 22 or June 23, 2018. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• June 22 Other
• June 23, 2018 Other
• 2020-10-30 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Drugs Stage Trial Violent Crime

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