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Man denies Co. Kilkenny murder

Date
2013-12-09
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Thomastown
County
Kilkenny

Summary

A 32‑year‑old man, Niall Stapleton of Glebe Lodge, Kilfane, Thomastown, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Siobhan Stapleton, aged 51, who was killed at that address on 25 May 2012. The Central Criminal Court will hear the case, with a jury of seven men and five women sworn in, starting Friday and expected to run until the end of next week.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man denies Co. Kilkenny murder. Charges or matters: the murder of Siobhan Stapleton (51) at that address on May 25, 2012. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Niall Stapleton

Defendant

Charges: the murder of Siobhan Stapleton (51) at that address on May 25, 2012 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court
Residence

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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