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Murder trial jury hears of firearms residue on jeans recovered from skip
Summary
During a murder trial, evidence was presented that a pair of jeans recovered from a skip on the day of John Wilson's shooting contained firearm residue. The accused, Keith O'Neill, 39, pleaded not guilty to the 2012 murder. Detective Ronan Doolan confirmed O'Neill placed two JD Sports bags into a skip on September 28, and Sergeant Paul Curtis found blue jeans in one bag. Witness Paula Molloy testified she saw a customer, later identified as O'Neill, at Dunnes Stores on September 27, buying various items and appearing sweaty. Forensic scientist Dr. Barbara Buchanan noted a nylon bag with socks contained partly evaporated petrol. Dr. Thomas Hannigan examined items on October 1, 2012, and reported firearm residue on the jeans, explaining how such residue can disperse over time. The trial is set to continue before Mr Justice Tony Hunt and a jury.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder trial jury hears of firearms residue on jeans recovered from skip. Charges or matters: murdering John Wilson (35) on September 28th, 2012 at his home on Cloverhill Road, Ballyfermot Dublin 10. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- September 28th, 2012 Other
- September 28th Other
- September 27th Other
- October 1st 2012 Other
- 2015-05-13 Publication
Why: "We are all here because a man is accused of the most serious crime. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering John Wilson (35) on September 28th, 2012 at his home on Cloverhill Road, Ballyfermot Dublin 10 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
Topics
Firearms Stage Trial Violent Crime
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