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Stardust jury shown 'extremely graphic' material recorded on night of fire
Summary
In the Dublin District Coroner's Court, a jury was shown extremely graphic footage of the night the Stardust nightclub fire killed 48 people. The court explained that the material, already heard in evidence, would help the jury understand the case. Dr Myra Cullinane warned that the footage was graphic and requested that those not directly involved leave the courtroom. The clips included television recordings, an interview with manager Eamon Butterly who claimed all doors were open, and testimony from witnesses who said doors were chained and locked. Pauline Murray, a survivor, recounted seeing smoke, being pulled by Niall Campbell, and the chaos as the fire spread. She described being burnt, the thick smoke, and the last moments before Josephine Glen died. The inquest will resume on 9 January 2024.
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What: Report matter: Stardust jury shown 'extremely graphic' material recorded on night of fire. Procedural stage: trial
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- January 9 Other
- February 13 Other
- 2023-12-14 Publication
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