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Murder accused told gardai: "you have the wrong man"

Summary

During a murder trial, the jury heard that Keith O'Neill, 39, claimed "you have the wrong man" when questioned by Gardaí about the 2012 shooting of John Wilson, 35, at Wilson's home on Cloverhill Road, Ballyfermot. O'Neill pleaded not guilty. Prosecutor Conor Devally confirmed O'Neill denied the killing in post‑shooting interviews. Detective Garda Eamon O'Brien provided phone records from 21–29 September 2012, showing 210 calls, though calls from non‑Meteor networks were not recorded. Judge Tony Hunt scheduled a return for Monday to allow further legal argument in this circumstantial case.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused told gardai: "you have the wrong man". 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 2012 Other
• September 21st Other
• September 29th 2012 Other
• 2015-05-15 Publication

Why: Mr Justice Tony Hunt asked the jury of five women and seven men to return on Monday, in order to allow legal argument to take place in the afternoon. CNI source report

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Read the original CNI report