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Woman goes on trial accused of murdering mother (76)

Summary

Moire Bergin, 47, pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of her 76‑year‑old mother, Mary Bergin, at the mother's Dublin home on 13 April 2022. She was arraigned before the Central Criminal Court on a single murder charge. Judge Paul McDermott explained that the jury's task was to assess Bergin's state of mind at the time of the killing. The judge noted that most facts of the case were agreed upon, and that the trial would be presented in short form. Detective Sergeant John Brady of Store Street Garda Station would outline the facts, and two consultant forensic psychiatrists, Dr Stephen Monks and Dr Paul O'Connell, would provide expert testimony. A jury of twelve was sworn in; the trial is scheduled to begin tomorrow and is expected to last up to two days.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Woman goes on trial accused of murdering mother (76). Charges or matters: murdering her elderly mother Mary Bergin in her home at First Avenue, Seville Place in Dublin 1 on April 13, 2022. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• April 13, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2024-07-01 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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