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Murder accused alleged partner was having incestuous relationship, jury hears
Summary
In the Central Criminal Court, a grave digger, Martin Hayes, 34, pleaded not guilty to the murder of his partner, Amadea McDermott, 27, who was found dead at her home in Coolock on 20 July 2017. The jury heard that Hayes claimed Amadea had stabbed herself, but evidence from a woman who later dated Hayes suggested he had helped her insert a knife into her stomach. A social worker, Ciara Lumsden, testified that Hayes told her he had found evidence on Amadea's phone that she was in an incestuous relationship with a relative. Garda emails and screenshots from Amadea's phone were presented, showing text messages in which she accused Hayes of abuse and denied being abused. Witnesses described a history of physical conflict, alcohol use, and bruises on Amadea's body. The trial also covered Hayes' statement to Gardaí, his work as a grave digger, and his relationship with Amadea, including their children and use of drugs.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused alleged partner was having incestuous relationship, jury hears. Charges or matters: murdering mother-of-two Amadea (27) at her home in Rathvale Drive, Ayrfield, Coolock on or about July 20, 2017. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 20, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 25, 2017 Other
- July 21, 2017 Other
- July 19 Other
- November 2019 Other
- July 2017 Other
- July 14, 2017 Other
- July 14 Other
- 2023-10-27 Publication
Why: Ms Teelan agreed with counsel that when Amadea went in for her spray tan she got a shock because she saw an amount of bruises on her body. CNI source report
Case subjects
Applicant
Accused
Charges: murdering mother-of-two Amadea (27) at her home in Rathvale Drive, Ayrfield, Coolock on or about July 20, 2017 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- The Central Criminal Court
- Rathvale Drive
- was invited to Coolock Garda Station
Topics
Drugs Stage Trial Violent Crime
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