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Murder trial hears that 22-year-old died of blunt force trauma to the head
Summary
In the trial of William Moran, a 20‑year‑old Waterford man, the court heard that the 22‑year‑old victim, Martin Brophy, died of blunt force trauma to the head. The forensic pathologist, Dr Khalid Jabbar, described extensive fractures to Brophy's skull, including temporal bone fractures and a hinge fracture across the base of the skull. He noted subarachnoid haemorrhage, brain swelling, and bruising to both sides of the brain and the base of the skull. Additional injuries included trauma to the eyelids, ears, nose, neck, shoulders, abdomen, back, chest, and all four limbs. Dr Jabbar stated that the head bore the brunt of the impact, which could have been caused by kicking, stamping or stomping, and that acute ethanol intoxication was a contributing factor. The jury heard that Brophy's death was rapid but not instantaneous. The trial, expected to last three weeks, continues before Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy and a jury of four women and eight men. William Moran pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder trial hears that 22-year-old died of blunt force trauma to the head. Charges or matters: murdering Mr Brophy at the old Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) building between May 19 and May 21 2012; the charge and is currently on trial at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 19 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 21 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 22nd Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-02-13 Publication
Why: The doctor explained that Mr Brophy's head had borne the brunt of the blunt force trauma. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Mr Brophy at the old Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) building between May 19 and May 21 2012; the charge and is currently on trial at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Connolly Place
- Waterford City
- Central Criminal Court
- Waterford Regional Hospital
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