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New trial date for man accused of murdering pensioner at her farm
Summary
Michael Scott, 57, of Gortanumera, Portumna, Co. Galway, faces trial for the murder of 75‑year‑old pensioner Chrissie Treacy, who was found dead in her farmhouse at Boula, Portumna, on 27 April 2018. The Central Criminal Court, presided over by Mr Justice Paul McDermott, set the trial date for 11 January 2023. The proceedings are expected to last between six and eight weeks. This is the third time a trial date has been scheduled for Scott; earlier dates in January 2021 and January 2022 were postponed due to pandemic‑related court restrictions.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: New trial date for man accused of murdering pensioner at her farm. Charges or matters: the murder of Chrissie Treacy on April 27, 2018. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- April 27, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 11, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
- new year Other
- 2022-04-27 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of Chrissie Treacy on April 27, 2018 (Alleged Or Contested)
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