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Date set for trial of man accused of murdering Mark 'Guinea Pig' Desmond
Summary
A 34‑year‑old man, Charles McClean of St Mark's Grove, Clondalkin, has been charged with the murder of gangland figure Mark 'Guinea Pig' Desmond, who was shot at least three times at Griffeen Valley Park, Lucan, on 2 December 2016. Mr Justice Paul McDermott set the trial for 29 January 2024, with all disclosure to be finished by 22 May 2023. Desmond, aged 41 at death, had links to dissident republicans and the drug trade in west Dublin. He had earlier faced, but had those charges dropped, the murder of two men in 1999.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Date set for trial of man accused of murdering Mark 'Guinea Pig' Desmond. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- December 2, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 29, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 22, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2023-02-01 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Places mentioned
- Griffeen Valley Park
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Drugs Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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