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Cork man to stand trial accused of 2012 murder
Summary
Peter Jackson, 41, of Kerryhall Road, Fairhill, Cork, faces trial at the Central Criminal Court for the 2012 murder of a 31‑year‑old. He pleaded not guilty to the murder but guilty to the manslaughter of David Hamilton, 31, who died on May 4, 2012. Justice Isobel Kennedy thanked the jury for arriving promptly, noted an unavoidable delay, and said the trial would resume Thursday at 11 a.m. The trial is expected to last about five days.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Cork man to stand trial accused of 2012 murder. Charges or matters: the murder, but guilty to the manslaughter of Wexford man David Hamilton (31) at Kerryhall Road on May 4, 2012. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 4, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-11-04 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder, but guilty to the manslaughter of Wexford man David Hamilton (31) at Kerryhall Road on May 4, 2012 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Kerryhall Road
Topics
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