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Murderer who strangled mum-of-two in own bed appeals conviction

Summary

Sean Nolan, aged 38, appealed his 2020 murder conviction for strangling Amanda Carroll, a mother of two, in her own apartment after a two‑day binge of alcohol and drugs. Nolan had been found by Gardaí on a North Dublin street the day after Carroll's body was discovered, and the prosecution relied on field notes taken by officers who were off‑duty. In the appeal, his counsel argued that these notes, which recorded Nolan saying he had "choked her until she passed out," were not properly read to him during his formal interview and should not have been admissible. The appeal also questioned the jury's deliberation on Nolan's intoxication level and intent, noting that the jury had received no judicial guidance on these matters. The Court of Appeal has reserved judgment on the appeal.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murderer who strangled mum-of-two in own bed appeals conviction. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to her manslaughter. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Convicted

When:

• October 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
• October 21, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2023-04-20 Publication

Why: We can call that 'choking' because that's what it was," said Mr Costelloe. CNI source report

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Drugs Stage Appeal Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report