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Man who admits killing pensioner to go on trial for murder

Summary

A 52‑year‑old man, Patrick McDonagh, who admits killing a 77‑year‑old pensioner in west Dublin on 25 July 2020, will go on trial for murder. He pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter. The plea was rejected by the Director of Public Prosecutions, and Mr Justice Paul Burns assigned a jury of nine men and three women. The case may run until 7 February, with the trial set to begin Wednesday at 11 a.m. before Mr Justice Michael MacGrath. Witnesses include civilian observers and forensic psychiatrists Dr Mary Davoren and Professor Patricia Casey.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man who admits killing pensioner to go on trial for murder. Charges or matters: murdering Peter McDonald (77) on Whitechapel Road on July 25, 2020; murder but guilty to Mr McDonald's manslaughter. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• July 25, 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
• February 7 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2024-01-22 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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