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Melanie McNamara murder jury shown shotgun

Summary

In a murder trial, the jury heard that 16‑year‑old Melanie McCarthy McNamara was severely wounded when she arrived at Tallaght Hospital after being shot in the head. The court was shown a shotgun found by Gardaí near Brookview Way, where the shooting occurred. Daniel McDonnell, 19, was on trial for the murder and had pleaded not guilty. A hospital statement described the extent of her injuries, including a large wound to the temple, brain matter, and a protruding eyeball, and noted that resuscitation was stopped at 1 am after her condition deteriorated. A boy who witnessed the shooting described a black jeep and gunfire, and Sergeant John Schlay presented the shotgun, noting it had been altered for concealment. The trial proceeded before Mr Justice Paul Carney with a jury of twelve.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Melanie McNamara murder jury shown shotgun. Charges or matters: her murder on February 8th 2012. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• February 8th 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2014-01-15 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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