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21-year-old denies Limerick murder

Date
2013-12-09

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Limerick

Summary

Christopher McNamara, a 21-year-old defendant from Good Shepherd Villas, Pennywell Road, Limerick, is due to stand trial at the Central Criminal Court. He has pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of James Boyce, aged 71, which is said to have occurred at St Munchin's Street, St Mary's Park, Limerick, between March 6 and 7, 2011. The matter is currently at the trial stage, with a jury of seven women and five men sworn in for the proceedings. The trial is scheduled to commence on Thursday and is expected to continue until the end of the following week. No findings, sentences, or final disposals have been recorded for this case subject at this procedural stage. The report attributes the charge of murder to the defendant, who contests the allegation. There are no suspended portions, effective custody periods, conditions, or adjournments noted in the available information. The summary reflects the validated facts that McNamara is accused of the killing and has entered a not guilty plea, without asserting a conviction or final outcome.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 21-year-old denies Limerick murder. Charges or matters: the murder of James Boyce (71) at St Munchin's Street, St Mary's Park, Limerick between March 6 and 7, 2011. Procedural stage: trial

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