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Cameron Reilly murder accused had sexual relations with boys but told people he was straight, witness tells trial

Date
2022-12-06
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Dunleer
County
Louth

Summary

During the Cameron Reilly murder trial, witness Jack Conway testified that he and Aaron Connolly, then 15, had sexual relations on several occasions, including a Halloween encounter where they shared a bed and engaged in oral sex. Conway said Connolly would later claim he was straight, though he himself identified as gay. Conway also stated that Connolly told him he was bisexual. The prosecution argued that Connolly intentionally caused Reilly's death between 12.40am and 1.40am on 26 May 2018, with the pathologist confirming asphyxia from external neck pressure as the cause of death. Connolly, aged 18 at the time of the murder, pleaded not guilty. The trial also heard evidence from other witnesses about the night's events, but the case remains at the trial stage before Mr Justice Tony Hunt and a jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Cameron Reilly murder accused had sexual relations with boys but told people he was straight, witness tells trial. Charges or matters: the murder of Mr Reilly (18) at Shamrock Hill, Dunleer on May 26, 2018. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Why: Asked by Mr Kelly if they kissed, Mr Conway said no, "because he [Aaron Connolly] didn't like kissing". CNI source report

Case subjects

Aaron Connolly

Accused

Charges: the murder of Mr Reilly (18) at Shamrock Hill, Dunleer on May 26, 2018 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Facility
  • Caroline Conlan's house
  • Caroline's house

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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