Courts / Waterford / Report

Jury can't reach agreement in home defence murder trial

Date
2022-02-17

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Dunmore East

Summary

In a murder trial at the Central Criminal Court, a 20‑year‑old defendant, Dean Kerrie, claimed he acted in self‑defence when a 25‑year‑old fisherman, Jack Power, entered his home. Kerrie said Power smashed the front window, kicked in the door and attacked his family. He alleged that Power fell onto a knife he had taken from his brother's bed, resulting in a single stab wound to Power's chest that penetrated his heart. Kerrie's defence argued that he had no intention to kill and was merely protecting his home. The prosecution contended that Kerrie deliberately stabbed Power and used excessive force. After nearly seven hours of deliberation, the jury could not reach a verdict and declared a disagreement. Kerrie was remanded on bail pending the next court date. The case remains unresolved. Dean Kerrie pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury can't reach agreement in home defence murder trial. Charges or matters: murdering Mr Power (25) at Shanakiel, Dunmore East, Co Waterford on July 26, 2018. Procedural stage: trial

When:

March 3 Adjournment
July 26, 2018 Incident
July 26 Hearing Or Sentence
July 25 Hearing Or Sentence
2022-02-17 Publication

Case subjects

Dean Kerrie

Accused

Charges: murdering Mr Power (25) at Shanakiel, Dunmore East, Co Waterford on July 26, 2018 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: She remanded Mr Kerrie on continuing bail on the same terms and conditions until the next list to fix dates at the Central Criminal Court on March 3.