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Murder accused told witness he was "on a mad cleaning buzz", jury hears

Date
2015-11-05
Stage
Trial

Summary

During the Central Criminal Court hearing, Deirdre Holton testified that on 7 September 2012 she saw Anthony Locke, aged 38, moving kitchen furniture from the deceased Christopher Jackson's flat into the yard at about 9 am. Locke told her he had been up all night and was merely helping the deceased's partner, Barbara Staunton, on a "mad cleaning buzz". Holton also noted Staunton was unusually quiet at a gathering that evening. Locke, who lives on Ramillies Road, Ballyfermot, has pleaded not guilty to the murder.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused told witness he was "on a mad cleaning buzz", jury hears. Charges or matters: the murder of Christopher Jackson at his apartment on Prussia Street, between September 6th and 7th, 2012. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Anthony Locke

Defendant

Charges: the murder of Christopher Jackson at his apartment on Prussia Street, between September 6th and 7th, 2012 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court
Residence
  • Ramillies Road
Address Area
  • Prussia Street

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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