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Murder trial jury shown video of accused crying during garda interview
Summary
In the murder trial of David Cully, a 24‑year‑old from Finglas West, the jury was shown a video of his first Garda interview in which he cried while explaining the shooting of his uncle, Edward O'Connor, who was 41. Cully admitted that he shot O'Connor in the back during a confrontation that escalated after O'Connor made a comment about a person who had alleged sexual abuse against him. The DPP had decided not to prosecute the allegation. Cully has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter for the killing. He apologized to O'Connor's family and to the Gardaí in tears. The trial, presided over by Mr Justice Carroll Moran, continues before a jury of seven women and five men. The court heard that the alleged abuse was investigated but not prosecuted. The case is being heard at the Central Criminal Court. The video was shown to the jury this morning. The trial continues this afternoon.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder trial jury shown video of accused crying during garda interview. Charges or matters: murdering the 41-year-old but guilty to his manslaughter at Ballycoolin Road, Finglas West on Sunday, December 15 2013. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- Sunday, December 15 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-07-01 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering the 41-year-old but guilty to his manslaughter at Ballycoolin Road, Finglas West on Sunday, December 15 2013 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Trial Violent Crime
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