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Jury in trial of man accused of 1997 Grangegorman murders to resume deliberating on Monday
Summary
A jury in the Central Criminal Court, hearing the case of Mark Nash, 42, accused of murdering Sylvia Sheils, 59, and Mary Callanan, 61, in March 1997, spent a total of one hour deliberating before being sent home. Nash pleaded not guilty. The judge recharged the jury on issues such as Nash's Caterpillar boots, Palmarian pictures found on Dean Lyons, and suspect Martin Stafford. He told the jury they could decide when to resume, and they chose to reconvene on Monday at 11 am.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury in trial of man accused of 1997 Grangegorman murders to resume deliberating on Monday. Charges or matters: the murder of Sylvia Sheils (59) 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
- 2015-04-17 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of Sylvia Sheils (59) and Mary Callanan (61) between March 6 and March 7, 1997 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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