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Nadine Lott: Senior garda had never seen such violence in 40 years of policing
Summary
In a statement outside the Criminal Courts of Justice on 5 August 2021, Superintendent Declan McCarthy of Wicklow Garda Station described the murder of Nadine Lott as an unprecedented level of violence in his 40‑year career. He said the evidence showed Daniel Murtagh's intent to kill, noting that Lott had made it clear she wanted no relationship with him and that Murtagh was deluded about their former partnership. McCarthy highlighted the brutality described in Garda interviews, where Murtagh allegedly held a tyre‑pump charger and wrapped a wire around his knuckles while beating Lott. He praised the prosecution team, the investigation, and first responders for their work, and expressed gratitude to Lott's family, who were relieved that the jury returned a murder verdict rather than manslaughter. The superintendent emphasized that the focus of the trial was on Lott, not the perpetrator. The family left the courthouse shortly after the verdict was announced.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Nadine Lott: Senior garda had never seen such violence in 40 years of policing. Charges or matters: Ms Lott's murder. "It was a very important verdict in the context of violence while intoxicated. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 2021-08-05 Publication
Why: Our thanks to the prosecution team, they did a fantastic job for us because it was a very difficult and harrowing case to be dealing with. Prosecution account reported by CNI
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: Ms Lott's murder. "It was a very important verdict in the context of violence while intoxicated (Alleged Or Contested)
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