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Cameron Reilly murder trial jury to deliberate for third day

Date
2022-12-14
Stage
Trial
Court
Central Criminal Court
Primary locality
Dunleer
County
Louth

Summary

The jury in the trial of 23‑year‑old Aaron Connolly, accused of murdering 18‑year‑old Cameron Reilly in Dunleer, will continue deliberations for a third day. The case began when Reilly's body was found in a field on 26 May 2018. Connolly pleaded not guilty. The jury faced technical difficulties viewing CCTV footage, which was later provided via an alternative method. Witnesses Jean Lynch and Dr Alan Moore gave testimony; Lynch performed CPR and Dr Moore pronounced Reilly dead. Connolly's defence claimed he performed oral sex on Reilly and that Reilly was alive when Connolly left, while the prosecution argued Connolly lied from the start and murdered his friend. The judge instructed the jury to reach a unanimous verdict and to consider whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. The jury will resume at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Cameron Reilly murder trial jury to deliberate for third day. Charges or matters: the murder of Mr Reilly (18) at Shamrock Hill, Dunleer on May 26, 2018. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Why: In his closing statement to the jury, prosecuting counsel Dean Kelly SC contended Aaron Connolly had "lied from the beginning of this investigation to the end" because he murdered his friend. CNI source report

Case subjects

Cameron Reilly

Defendant

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
Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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