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Person of Chrissie Treacy's height would have been visible from teleporter, farm murder trial hears
Summary
The trial of Michael Scott, 58, who denies murdering his 76‑year‑old aunt Chrissie Treacy by reversing an agricultural teleporter, heard that a person the same height as Ms Treacy would have been visible from the vehicle's cabin. Garda Eoin O'Connor, a forensic investigator, analysed sight lines for a 1.62‑metre tall person in the cabin and found that such a person would have been visible to the front, left and rear left, with no complete blind spot. He noted that the boom to the right reduced visibility on that side. O'Connor also mapped the yard, described the teleporter's layout, and placed a mannequin to investigate blind spots. He reported that Ms Treacy's height was 1.62 metres (5'4"). The trial continues with further evidence before Ms Justice Caroline Biggs and a jury. Michael Scott pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Person of Chrissie Treacy's height would have been visible from teleporter, farm murder trial hears. Charges or matters: murdering Ms Treacy outside her home in Derryhiney, Portumna, Co Galway on April 27, 2018. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- June 26, 2018 Other
- April 27, 2018 Other
- June 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- Christmas 2017 Other
- 2023-03-07 Publication
Why: " The trial has heard that in a voluntary interview with gardai, Mr Scott said that when reversing the teleporter, he didn't know how fast he was going, that he only had a mirror on one side and it "wouldn't be great" because the boom would block his vision. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Ms Treacy outside her home in Derryhiney, Portumna, Co Galway on April 27, 2018 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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