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Dublin man goes on trial charged with murdering his uncle
Summary
David Cully, 24, of Kilshane Road, Finglas West, Dublin, is on trial at the Central Criminal Court for the murder of his uncle, Edward O'Connor, 41, who died at Ballycoolin Road, Finglas West, on 15 December 2013. Cully pleaded not guilty to murder and guilty to manslaughter, a plea rejected by the Director of Public Prosecutions. The prosecution, represented by Ms Pauline Walley SC, argued that the burden of proof lies with them to show that Cully intended to kill O'Connor, not merely to cause serious injury. Walley urged the jury to remain impartial and not be swayed by sympathy. The trial, which began with a jury of seven women and five men, is scheduled to continue until 2 p.m. and is expected to last up to three weeks.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dublin man goes on trial charged with murdering his uncle. Charges or matters: murder. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 15 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-06-17 Publication
Case subjects
Places mentioned
- Kilshane Road
- Dublin
- Ballycoolin Road
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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