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Man accused of murdering daughter's partner was seen 'covered in blood', jury to hear
Summary
In a murder trial at the Central Criminal Court, Mark Whelan, 48, pleaded not guilty to the killing of Noel Thomas Whelan, a man in his twenties, who was the partner of Whelan's daughter. The prosecution presented evidence that on 30 March 2019, neighbours heard noise from the apartment at Castlecurragh Heath and later saw a topless male, covered in blood, leaving the building around 6 pm. An eyewitness identified the man as Whelan, who was then seen walking toward his sister's home in Mulhuddart. Gardaí found Whelan's body in the hallway, covered with two heavy tool trolleys, with 11 stab wounds to the head, neck and chest, including a severed carotid artery and a perforated lung. Two blood‑stained knives with handprints matching Whelan's DNA were recovered from the kitchen sink, and similar prints were found on a wall and a toolbox.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man accused of murdering daughter's partner was seen 'covered in blood', jury to hear. Charges or matters: the murder of Noel Thomas Whelan, who was in his twenties, at an apartment at Castlecurragh Heath on March 30, 2019. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 30, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2021-09-29 Publication
Why: Mr McGinn said the jury might be asked to consider returning verdicts of guilty by reason of insanity or of diminished responsibility because of evidence that the accused suffers from a mental disorder. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of Noel Thomas Whelan, who was in his twenties, at an apartment at Castlecurragh Heath on March 30, 2019 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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