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Mark Nash trial continuing in legal argument
Summary
The trial of Mark Nash, aged 42, accused of murdering Sylvia Shields (60) and Mary Callanan (61) in 1997 at a sheltered accommodation in Grangegorman, Dublin, continues in legal argument. Nash pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court. The case, involving the murders between March 6 and March 7, 1997, remains pending, with Judge Carroll Moran informing the jury that the legal issues are unresolved and will extend into tomorrow's proceedings.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Mark Nash trial continuing in legal argument. Charges or matters: the murder of Sylvia Shields (60) and Mary Callanan (61) between March 6 and March 7, 1997. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 6 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 7, 1997 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-03-04 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of Sylvia Shields (60) and Mary Callanan (61) between March 6 and March 7, 1997 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Prussia Street
- Clonliffe Road
- Central Criminal Court
- St Brendan's Psychiatric Hospital
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