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Trial of man accused of murdering Limerick pensioner won't go ahead until New Year
Summary
The trial of Christopher McNamara, a 21‑year‑old from Good Shepherd Villas, Limerick, accused of murdering 71‑year‑old pensioner James Boyce on St Munchin's Street between 6 and 7 March 2011, was set to begin at the Central Criminal Court. A jury of seven women and five men had been sworn in, but Judge Garrett Sheehan adjourned the proceedings, stating the case could not be completed within the allotted seven days. He apologized for the inconvenience, discharged the jury, and announced the trial would resume with a new jury in the New Year. Christopher McNamara pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Trial of man accused of murdering Limerick pensioner won't go ahead until New Year. Charges or matters: the murder of James Boyce (71) at St Munchin's Street, St Mary's Park, Limerick between March 6 and 7, 2011. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 6 Hearing Or Sentence
- New Year Other
- 2013-12-12 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of James Boyce (71) at St Munchin's Street, St Mary's Park, Limerick between March 6 and 7, 2011 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: However, Mr Justice Garrett Sheehan told the jury that the trial before them had to be adjourned, as there was no way it would finish in the allotted time of seven days.
Defendant
Charges: the murder of James Boyce (71) at St Munchin's Street, St Mary's Park, Limerick between March 6 and 7, 2011 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: However, Mr Justice Garrett Sheehan told the jury that the trial before them had to be adjourned, as there was no way it would finish in the allotted time of seven days.
Places mentioned
- Pennywell Road
- Limerick
- St Munchin's Street
- St Mary's Park
- Central Criminal Court
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