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Engineer tells farm murder trial he is not 'hired gun'
Summary
During the trial of Michael Scott for the murder of his 76‑year‑old aunt Chrissie Treacy, engineer Dr Mark Jordan testified that he is not a "hired gun" and that his duty is to the court and to the oath. He explained that he provides technical advice using the scientific method and that he would inform a client if his advice conflicted with their instructions. Jordan defended a statement in his report that a jury might find it difficult to persuade that a driver of a teleporter would not know they had driven over a large woman, arguing that it was a reasonable observation. He also described the impact that caused Ms Treacy's death, noting that her injuries suggested she was upright when struck by the rear left wheel of the teleporter, and that the front wheel had already passed her when she fell. Michael Scott pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Engineer tells farm murder trial he is not 'hired gun'. Charges or matters: murdering Ms Treacy outside her home in Derryhiney, Portumna, Co Galway on April 27, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- April 27, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2023-03-20 Publication
Why: " Mr Kelly said: "The reason it would be difficult to persuade a jury is because in all likelihood you would know [that you had driven over a woman]. 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
Outcome: Mr Greene also made formal admissions in front of the jury that Mr Scott's arrest and detention had been lawful and that all forensic procedures and transmission of exhibits were properly carried out.
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