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Jury continues deliberations in trial of man who admits shooting uncle but denies murder
Summary
The jury is still deliberating on the case of David Cully, a 41‑year‑old from Finglas West, who shot his uncle, Edward O'Connor, to death. Cully admits the killing but denies murder, pleading not guilty to that charge while accepting a manslaughter conviction from December 2013. He says he fired in the heat of the moment after O'Connor mentioned an allegation of sexual abuse. The jury has spent over five hours on the verdict and will resume after lunch.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury continues deliberations in trial of man who admits shooting uncle but denies murder. Charges or matters: murdering his uncle, but guilty to his manslaughter at Ballycoolin Road, Finglas West on December 15, 2013. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 15, 2013 Other
- 2015-07-10 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering his uncle, but guilty to his manslaughter at Ballycoolin Road, Finglas West on December 15, 2013 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Trial Violent Crime
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