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Jury sworn in for trial of Louth woman accused of 2014 murder
Summary
A jury of five men and seven women was sworn in at the Central Criminal Court on 22 June 2015 for the trial of 42‑year‑old Paula Farrell of Rathmullen Park, Drogheda, who is accused of murdering 32‑year‑old Wayne McQuillan on 1 January 2014. Ms Farrell pleaded not guilty. Judge Patrick McCarthy told the jury the trial would last about two and a half weeks and would begin with evidence on Wednesday morning.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury sworn in for trial of Louth woman accused of 2014 murder. Charges or matters: murdering Wayne McQuillan (32) on January 1, 2014; murdering Mr McQuillan. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 1, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-06-22 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Wayne McQuillan (32) on January 1, 2014; murdering Mr McQuillan (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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