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Nadine Lott's ex demonstrated how he delivered blows, jury sees
Summary
In a murder trial, Daniel Murtagh, aged 34, demonstrated to the jury how he struck Nadine Lott, a 30‑year‑old beautician, on the ground in her Arklow home. He described using a tyre‑pump charger cable, wrapped around his knuckles, to deliver blows. Murtagh claimed he had boxed for years and could handle heavy weight, yet admitted he "went too far." Garda evidence noted Lott's left face was severely swollen, her left eye shut, and she suffered blunt‑force and stab injuries. An intensive‑care nurse testified she was "completely unrecognisable." Lott never regained consciousness and died three days later. Murtagh pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter, stating he had no intent to seriously injure her and that he had only used his fists. The jury heard his final interview, where he expressed remorse and claimed he was "drip‑feeding" information to the police. The trial will continue tomorrow.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Nadine Lott's ex demonstrated how he delivered blows, jury sees. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of his 30-year-old ex-partner Ms Lott at her apartment in St Mary's Court, Arklow, Co Wicklow on December 17, 2019. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 17, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2021-07-29 Publication
Why: The garda also agreed that the accused was "severely challenged" on this during his interviews because of the information which the investigation team had at their disposal. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of his 30-year-old ex-partner Ms Lott at her apartment in St Mary's Court, Arklow, Co Wicklow on December 17, 2019 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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