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"Dad is away from the bad boys now": Dublin man's "execution" was witnessed by his 7-year-old daughter, murder trial hears
Summary
During a murder trial in Dublin, a seven‑year‑old girl testified that she heard gunshots and saw her father, Keith O'Neill, being shot at his home on Cloverhill Road on 28 September 2012. She described hearing "bang bang bang" and feeling a mix of sadness and relief that her father was no longer with "bad boys." O'Neill, aged 39, pleaded not guilty to the murder of John Wilson. The prosecution, led by Conor Devally, presented evidence that a hooded gunman entered the house, fired six shots, and that two bullets struck Wilson, one in the chest and one in the left arm. The state pathologist confirmed the fatal chest wound and the presence of multiple internal injuries. The case is proceeding before a jury of five women and seven men, with the trial expected to last two weeks.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "Dad is away from the bad boys now": Dublin man's "execution" was witnessed by his 7-year-old daughter, murder trial hears. Charges or matters: murdering John Wilson on September 28th, 2012 at his home on Cloverhill Road, Ballyfermot Dublin 10. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- September 28th, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 28th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-05-06 Publication
Why: A seven year old girl who witnessed her father's "execution" at their home told gardai that she felt a "little bit sad and a little happy because my dad is away from the bad boys now", a murder trial has heard. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering John Wilson on September 28th, 2012 at his home on Cloverhill Road, Ballyfermot Dublin 10 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Lissadell Drive
- Cloverhill Road
- John Wilson's house
- Mr Wilson's house
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