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Trial of man charged with murdering his uncle to resume tomorrow

Summary

The trial of 24‑year‑old David Cully, charged with murdering his 41‑year‑old uncle Edward O'Connor, will resume on Friday morning. Cully, of Kilshane Road, Finglas West, admitted shooting O'Connor twice in the back on 15 December 2013 but pleaded not guilty to murder. He had previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter, a plea rejected by the State, and is now on trial at the Central Criminal Court. The State's case, presented by Pauline Walley SC, argues that Cully had intent to kill, citing family tensions after an allegation against O'Connor and a physical row the night before the shooting. Walley noted that Cully had brought a gun to a "fair fight" and that he claimed hatred toward O'Connor. The trial, with a jury of seven women and five men, is expected to last three weeks under Mr Justice Carroll Moran.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Trial of man charged with murdering his uncle to resume tomorrow. Charges or matters: murder. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• December 15 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-06-18 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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