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Retired member of defence forces goes on trial accused of murdering prostitute over alleged blackmail
Summary
A retired member of the Defence Forces has gone on trial at the Central Criminal Court accused of murdering a woman in Westmeath in February 2011. Jimmy Devaney, aged 66, from Monksland, Athlone, has pleaded not guilty to the charge of murdering Marie Greene on 13 February 2011 at Annagorta bog near Ballykieran. The prosecution alleges that Mr Devaney killed Ms Greene, who had worked as a prostitute in Athlone, because she was blackmailing him. The court heard that Ms Greene's body was discovered nine days after she went missing. According to the prosecution, evidence will show Mr Devaney had been seeking money from various sources in the months preceding the alleged killing. The State Pathologist is expected to give evidence that death resulted from multiple stab wounds to the chest. The trial continues before Justice Margaret Heneghan and a jury of twelve.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Retired member of defence forces goes on trial accused of murdering prostitute over alleged blackmail. Charges or matters: murdering Marie Greene in Westmeath on February 13, 2011. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- February 13, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 13 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 22 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-07-16 Publication
Why: Counsel said Ms Greene was murdered by Mr Devaney because she was blackmailing him and it would appear from the evidence that in the months leading up to February 13 the accused was looking for money from a number of sources. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Marie Greene in Westmeath on February 13, 2011 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Millbrook Avenue
- Athlone
- Central Criminal Court
- St. Mel's Terrace
- Custume Place
- Grace Park Road
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