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Trial to open of murder accused who admits killing
Summary
A 44‑year‑old man named Darren Houlden, who lives in Arklow, Co Wicklow, has been charged with murdering 37‑year‑old Stephen Kavanagh at the same address. Houlden pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter on 6 May 2019; the plea was rejected by the DPP. Mr Justice Michael White has sworn a jury of eight men and four women to hear the case. The trial, to be heard by Ms Justice Carmel Stewart, will begin at 11.30 am tomorrow and is expected to last two weeks.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Trial to open of murder accused who admits killing. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to his manslaughter at that address on May 6, 2019. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 6, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2020-11-23 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murder but guilty to his manslaughter at that address on May 6, 2019 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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