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Michael Lynn's wife tells trial she didn't know if he was 'dead or alive'

Summary

During the 47th day of the trial, Brid Murphy, wife of former solicitor Michael Lynn, testified that after his arrest in August 2013, she did not know whether he was alive or dead for five days. She described how he was taken into custody by five officers, then transported to a Brazilian prison where she was told he was not beaten. Murphy recounted her visits to the prison, noting strict visitation rules, the presence of armed guards, and the requirement to give half of her weekly food allowance to a prison "chaveiro" as tax. She also mentioned that Lynn had two more children while imprisoned and that he had become ill, prompting her to seek assistance from the Irish ambassador, which was denied. The trial, presided over by Judge Martin Nolan, continues with a jury. Michael Lynn pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Michael Lynn's wife tells trial she didn't know if he was 'dead or alive'. Charges or matters: 21 counts of theft in Dublin between October 23, 2006 and April 20, 2007. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• October 23, 2006 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 20, 2007 Hearing Or Sentence
• October 2010 Other
• August 2011 Other
• August 2013 Incident
• 2022-05-19 Publication

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Stage Trial

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