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'I went ballistic, absolutely f**king ballistic,' Jasmin McMonagle murder accused told gardai
Summary
Richard Burke, aged thirty-two and from Killygordon in County Donegal, has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of Jasmine McMonagle at Forest Park on January 4, 2019. The Central Criminal Court trial, sitting in Monaghan, heard evidence that Mr Burke told gardaí during interviews at Letterkenny Garda Station that he punched and strangled Ms McMonagle with a rope after discovering she had contacted gardaí for assistance. He described losing control of his temper, stating his mind went blank during the assault. A post mortem examination confirmed Ms McMonagle died from ligature strangulation with blunt and sharp force injuries as contributing factors. The court heard gardaí responded to a 999 call within twenty minutes and encountered Mr Burke at the scene holding a meat cleaver, which he used to strike an officer's clothing. Ms McMonagle's two young daughters were found unharmed in the property. The trial continues.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'I went ballistic, absolutely f**king ballistic,' Jasmin McMonagle murder accused told gardai. 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 Incident
- January 5, 2019 Incident
- 2023-03-21 Publication
Why: "Because I hate guards I just went ballistic, started punching the f**k out of her then strangling her with a rope. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of Ms McMonagle at Forest Park, Killygordon on January 4, 2019 but guilty to manslaughter (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- The Central Criminal Court
- Forest Park
- with gardaí at Letterkenny Garda Station
- Letterkenny
- of Ballybofey Garda Station
- Ballybofey
- and brought to Letterkenny Garda Station
- Forest Park
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