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Mark Nash murder trial hears jacket which allegedly lead to breakthrough retrieved from accused's home

Summary

At the Central Criminal Court, a Garda Chief Superintendent gave evidence regarding the retrieval of clothing from the Dublin home of Mark Nash, aged 42, who stands accused of murdering two women in Grangegorman sheltered accommodation in March 1997. Chief Superintendent Dominic Hayes testified that he obtained a black pin-striped velvet jacket and boots from a flat on Clonliffe Road, Dublin 3, following a statement from a witness in August 1997. The prosecution maintains that DNA evidence subsequently recovered from the jacket provided a breakthrough in the case. Nash has pleaded not guilty to the murders of Sylvia Shields, aged 60, and Mary Callanan, aged 61. During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged the seizure of the boots and questioned investigative focus on another suspect. Retired detective exhibits officers confirmed the secure storage and handling of seized items. The trial proceedings continued.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Mark Nash murder trial hears jacket which allegedly lead to breakthrough retrieved from accused's home. 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 Other
• March 7, 1997 Other
• August 16 1997 Incident
• August 17 1997 Hearing Or Sentence
• August 18 1997 Hearing Or Sentence
• July 2009 Hearing Or Sentence
• October 2003 Hearing Or Sentence
• November 1997 Hearing Or Sentence
• March 6 1997 Incident
• 2015-03-05 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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