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Trial of Dublin man accused of murdering his uncle to resume on Monday
Summary
The trial of David Cully, 24, will resume on Monday after a break. Cully is charged with murdering his uncle, Edward O'Connor, 41, by shooting him twice in the back on 15 December 2013. He admitted killing O'Connor, saying he 'lost it' after O'Connor made a remark about a person who had alleged sexual abuse against him. Cully pleaded not guilty to murder and his guilty plea to manslaughter was rejected by the State. The case is being heard at the Central Criminal Court. In the opening, the State's counsel, Pauline Walley SC, argued that Cully had no intention to kill or seriously injure O'Connor and that the prosecution must prove intent and lack of provocation. She noted family tension after the abuse allegation and a fight the night before the killing, during which Cully brought a gun. The trial is expected to last three weeks before Mr Justice Carroll Moran.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Trial of Dublin man accused of murdering his uncle to resume on Monday. Charges or matters: murdering his uncle. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 15 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-06-19 Publication
Case subjects
Places mentioned
- Kilshane Road
- Ballycoolin Road
- Central Criminal Court
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