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Jury deliberating in trial of Cavan man accused of murdering his wife

Summary

A jury has begun deliberations in the Central Criminal Court in the trial of Oliver Kierans, aged 57, from Drumbannon, Bailieborough, County Cavan. He has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Patricia Kierans, aged 54, at their home address on 5 September 2013. He also denies unlawful possession of a 12-gauge double-barrel shotgun and possession of the same firearm with intent to endanger life. The trial proceeded today despite the accused's absence due to illness, following his instructions that proceedings continue. Justice Aileen Donnelly outlined to the jury of five women and seven men that they must return unanimous verdicts on all charges, with three possible outcomes for the murder allegation. After deliberating for more than thirty minutes, the jury adjourned to resume consideration of the case tomorrow.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury deliberating in trial of Cavan man accused of murdering his wife. Charges or matters: murdering Patricia Kierans (54) on September 5th, 2013 at the same address; unlawful possession of a 12 gauge double barrel shotgun and not guilty to possession of the same shotgun with intent to endanger life. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• September 5th, 2013 Incident
• 2015-02-24 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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