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Brother accused of 'biblical atrocity' by murdering older sibling is 'no Cainite', defence lawyers tell jury

Summary

At the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork, the trial of six men accused of murdering Thomas 'Tom' Dooley at Rath Cemetery, Tralee, on October 5, 2022, is ongoing. All defendants, including Patrick Dooley, Thomas Dooley Senior, Thomas Dooley Junior, Michael Dooley, Daniel Dooley, and a teenager, have pleaded not guilty. Thomas Dooley Junior is additionally charged with assault causing serious harm to Siobhán Dooley, to which he also pleaded not guilty. The prosecution alleged the group committed an 'honour killing' using bladed weapons, resulting in fatal injuries to the deceased. In closing addresses, defence counsel for Patrick Dooley argued his client was attempting to save his brother rather than attack him, rejecting the 'Cainite' label. Counsel for Daniel Dooley highlighted the lack of forensic evidence linking his client to the crime. The matter was adjourned to Monday for further closing addresses.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Brother accused of 'biblical atrocity' by murdering older sibling is 'no Cainite', defence lawyers tell jury. Charges or matters: murdering Thomas 'Tom' Dooley; assault causing serious harm to Siobhán Dooley. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• October 5, 2022 Incident
• 5 October Incident
• October 6 Incident
• October 5 Incident
• 2024-07-05 Publication

Why: The barrister added: "His purpose in being there was because others were attacking his brother, his flesh and blood and he went to his aid to try and help him. CNI source report

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Read the original CNI report