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Man goes on trial accused of being gunman who murdered Monk's nephew
Summary
In a Special Criminal Court hearing on 8 June 2023, Thomas McConnell, aged 37, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Gareth Hutch, aged 36, which occurred on 24 May 2016 outside Avondale House, North Cumberland Street, Dublin 1. Prosecutor Fiona Murphy SC presented evidence that McConnell, along with Jonathan Keogh, Regina Keogh, and Thomas Fox, were part of a pre‑planned ambush. The prosecution alleged that a black BMW and a Skoda Octavia were used as getaway vehicles, that McConnell was seen walking to the Skoda before the shooting, and that he and Keogh carried handguns to the scene. Witness Mary McDonell, who had provided a flat for the shooters, was granted immunity and is a key witness. The court heard that McConnell was involved in the careful planning and execution of the murder, which was described as pre‑meditated and brutal. The trial continues before Judges Alex Owens, Elma Sheahan and David McHugh.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man goes on trial accused of being gunman who murdered Monk's nephew. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 24 May Incident
- May 24, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 23, 2016 Incident
- 2023-06-08 Publication
Why: Fox was nearby in a white van but was becoming nervous because the van was attracting attention, Ms Murphy said. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Defendant
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Avondale House
- North Cumberland Street
- Sean McDermott Street
- Summerhill
- Ballymun
- Ballymun Road
Topics
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