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Mayo man to stand trial for murdering his mother

Date
2014-01-20
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Castlebar
County
Mayo

Summary

A 22-year-old man from Castlebar is to stand trial at the Central Criminal Court following the death of his mother in March 2011. The defendant pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of a 46-year-old woman at an address in Islandeady. The Director of Public Prosecutions rejected the manslaughter plea. A jury of twelve was sworn in to hear the case, with trial proceedings due to commence on Thursday. The trial will determine whether the charge of murder is sustained.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Mayo man to stand trial for murdering his mother. Charges or matters: murdering the 46-year-old, but guilty to her manslaughter at that address on March 9, 2011. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Unnamed 22-year-old

Accused

Charges: murdering the 46-year-old, but guilty to her manslaughter at that address on March 9, 2011 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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