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Deceased told his wife that murder accused had threatened him, trial hears

Summary

In the Central Criminal Court, the widow of Edward O'Connor, the 41‑year‑old victim, testified that her husband, David Cully, returned from a pub on 8 December 2013 visibly upset and frightened after Cully claimed the accused had threatened him. She recounted that Cully had entered the pub and warned her that he had a gun and intended to kill him. Cully, aged 24, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of his uncle, who was shot on 15 December 2013. The trial also heard from other witnesses describing the events leading up to the shooting, including a confrontation at a yard and the subsequent gunfire that killed O'Connor. The case is proceeding before Mr Justice Carroll Moran with a jury of twelve.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Deceased told his wife that murder accused had threatened him, trial hears. Charges or matters: murdering the 41-year-old at Ballycoolin Road, Finglas West on December 15 2013. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• December 15 2013 Other
• Sunday December 8th Other
• 2015-06-24 Publication

Why: The witness explained that the purpose of 'the straightener' between Darren O'Connor and a man connected to the accused was to sort out a row they'd had the night before. CNI source report

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Pubs And Nightclubs Stage Trial Violent Crime

Read the original CNI report