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State closes its case in three-month-long murder trial

Summary

The State has closed its case in the Special Criminal Court trial of three Dubliners charged with the murder of Peter Butterly, a 35‑year‑old father of two, outside a Meath pub. The incident occurred on 6 March 2013 in the car park of the Huntsman Inn, Gormanston. The accused—Dean Evans (24), Edward McGrath (33) and Sharif Kelly (44)—had pleaded not guilty to the murder and to firearm offences. A fourth man, David Cullen (30), had previously testified against them. The prosecution's evidence, including testimony that Butterly was lured to the car park by a man who fired shots from a Toyota Corolla, was fully presented. With all evidence called, the State has formally closed its case, and the trial will continue before the judges on Friday. The summary is based solely on the article text.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: State closes its case in three-month-long murder trial. Charges or matters: murdering the 35-year-old father of two; firearm offences on the same occasion. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• March 6 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-01-15 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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