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Jasmine McMonagle met a 'brutal death', jury told

Summary

A murder trial opened at the Central Criminal Court in Monaghan on 20 March regarding the death of Jasmine McMonagle at Forest Park, Killygordon, County Donegal on 4 January 2019. Richard Burke, aged 32, of Killygordon pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter. The State outlined that Ms McMonagle, a mother of two, died from strangulation and blows inflicted by her former partner. Gardaí from Lifford responded to her emergency call that morning and discovered her body after a three-hour standoff during which Burke wielded a meat cleaver. Her children were found unharmed. The trial will focus on Burke's mental state at the time of the killing rather than the circumstances of death, which he acknowledges. Two consultant psychiatrists will give evidence that Burke suffered from a mental disorder substantially diminishing his responsibility. The trial continues before Mr Justice Paul Burns.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jasmine McMonagle met a 'brutal death', jury told. Charges or matters: the murder of Ms McMonagle at Forest Park, Killygordon on January 4, 2019 but guilty to manslaughter. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• January 4, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
• January 4 Other
• 2023-03-20 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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