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Gangster Wayne Whelan 'lured to his death by trusted friend', court hears
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing, Wayne Whelan, a 42‑year‑old gangster, was shot at least three times in the head and found in a burning car on 18 November 2019. His sister Hazel Grainger testified that Whelan trusted Anthony Casserly, who lured him to his death under the pretense of watching a soccer match. Casserly, 25, pleaded guilty to participating in or contributing to the murder, while Christopher Moran, 52, pleaded guilty as the getaway driver. The court heard that Whelan's body was in the passenger seat of a Toyota Corolla that was set on fire, and DNA analysis was required to identify him. The hearing focused on the relationship between Whelan and Casserly, the events leading to the murder, and the evidence presented by the prosecution and defence. Casserly is scheduled for sentencing on 31 January. The case remains at the sentencing stage, with no verdict yet.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Gangster Wayne Whelan 'lured to his death by trusted friend', court hears. Charges or matters: impeding the apprehension of an offender; participating in or contributing to the murder. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 18, 2019 Other
- 18 November 2019 Incident
- November 18 Other
- September 4 2019 Incident
- November 13 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 17 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 16 Incident
- November 19 Incident
- April 25 Adjournment
- January 31 Adjournment
- 2022-01-13 Publication
Why: "They had to cut asunder the car in order to remove the deceased's body," he said. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: participating in or contributing to the murder (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Defendant
Charges: impeding the apprehension of an offender (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Rowlagh Park
- Rowlagh Park
- Mount Andrew estate
- Griffeen Park
Topics
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