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Dublin man goes on trial accused of murdering man whose body was found wrapped in duvet
Summary
Anthony Locke, 38, of Ballyfermot, has gone on trial at the Central Criminal Court accused of the murder of Christopher Jackson. The prosecution alleges that Jackson was killed at his apartment on Prussia Street between September 6th and 7th, 2012. Locke has pleaded not guilty to the charge. His brother, Bernard Locke, has pleaded guilty to a related offence, though specific details of his plea were not elaborated in the opening address. Prosecuting counsel Conor Devally SC told the jury that Jackson's body was found wrapped in a duvet and plastic bag in a wardrobe on the ground floor on September 8th. Evidence is expected from Barbara Staunton, Jackson's partner, who allegedly witnessed Jackson fall backward with a knife embedded in him. She stated that Bernard and Anthony Locke moved the injured man to the kitchen before she was taken to a bedroom by Bernard, where she later learned Jackson had died. The trial is proceeding before Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy and a jury of six men and six women. The matter is currently at the trial stage and has not been concluded.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dublin man goes on trial accused of murdering man whose body was found wrapped in duvet. Charges or matters: the murder of Christopher Jackson at his apartment on Prussia Street, between September 6th and 7th, 2012. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- September 6th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-11-02 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of Christopher Jackson at his apartment on Prussia Street, between September 6th and 7th, 2012 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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