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Self defence may be issue in trial of then-teen accused of murdering drunk man who entered home

Summary

In a Central Criminal Court hearing, a jury may have to consider self‑defence in the trial of Dean Kerrie, then 17, accused of murdering 25‑year‑old Jack Power in his home in Shanakiel, Dunmore East, on 26 July 2018. Kerrie pleaded not guilty. The prosecution, led by Michael Delaney SC, presented evidence that Power, intoxicated after a night out at a local pub, drove to a cul‑de‑sac near Kerrie's house, where he was allegedly agitated over damage to his car's wing mirror. Witness Christopher Lee testified that Power entered Kerrie's house, a scuffle ensued, and Kerrie stabbed Power in the chest with a knife. Power collapsed outside, was taken to hospital, and died from a 13‑cm stab wound. A post‑mortem found blunt‑force trauma to Power's head and a high alcohol level.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Self defence may be issue in trial of then-teen accused of murdering drunk man who entered home. Charges or matters: murdering 25-year-old Jack Power at Shanakiel, Dunmore East, Co Waterford on July 26, 2018. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• July 26, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
• July 25 Other
• July 26 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2022-02-03 Publication

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