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Murder accused son said he 'lost it' after iPhone disagreement, insanity trial hears
Summary
Patrick Dunne, 28, admitted to killing his mother Susan Dunne, 62, on 26–27 November 2013, claiming he had no lawful justification. He said he had argued with her over an iPhone's price, became "out of control" and "lost it". He described striking her with a hatchet, stating it was accidental and not intended to harm. Forensic evidence found six hatchet wounds to her head, blood and hair matching Dunne, and a majority DNA profile for him. A pathology report confirmed multiple blows to the skull, brain swelling and laceration as the cause of death. Dunne was arrested in Listowel after leaving the family home, locking his mother's bedroom door and taking her social protection card. The case is before Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring with a jury of five men and seven women.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused son said he 'lost it' after iPhone disagreement, insanity trial hears. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- November 26 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 26, 2013 Other
- 2022-10-18 Publication
Why: 30am that morning, locking the door of his mother's bedroom because he did not want a stray cat to get into the room. CNI source report
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