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Photograph of severed toe was sent from phone attributed to accused, Phoenix Park murder trial hears

Date
2015-05-11

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

In the Phoenix Park murder trial, a 29‑year‑old homeless man, Ciaran Moran, was charged with killing 36‑year‑old Gerard Donnelly, who had €140,000 in a bank account. The jury heard a photograph of a severed toe that was sent from a phone attributed to Moran on the night after the alleged murder. Gardaí found a Sony Xperia phone and a €170 receipt from a menswear shop under Moran's bed. CCTV footage showed Moran walking toward the park before the killing, spending money the next day, and later lodging cash at an AIB branch. The trial also examined evidence of Moran's movements in the days surrounding the crime, and the case is set to continue before Justice Margaret Heneghan and a jury. Ciaran Moran pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Photograph of severed toe was sent from phone attributed to accused, Phoenix Park murder trial hears. Charges or matters: murdering Mr Donnelly at an unknown time during November 28th or 29th, 2013. Procedural stage: trial

When:

November 28th Other
November 30th Hearing Or Sentence
November 29th Hearing Or Sentence
December 1st Hearing Or Sentence
2015-05-11 Publication

Why: She pointed out the person she believed to be the accused and explained that the CCJ was the last building before the park entrance. CNI source report