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Deceased was known drug dealer, murder trial hears
Summary
The Central Criminal Court has heard evidence during the murder trial of Dean Caffrey, aged 38, of Beaucourt, Achill Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. Mr Caffrey has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Sean McCarthy between August 2 and 7, 2022. Garda Brian Davis confirmed to the defence that the deceased was known to gardaí as a drug dealer in the Ballymun area. According to the prosecution, Mr Caffrey presented himself at Ashbourne Garda Station two days after Mr McCarthy was reported missing and disclosed the location of a body in his apartment wardrobe. The accused has stated that Mr McCarthy was fatally shot during a struggle over a firearm after demanding €5,000. State Pathologist Dr SallyAnne Collis confirmed death resulted from a gunshot wound to the head. CCTV evidence charting the deceased's movements on August 2, 2022, was presented to the jury. The trial continues before Mr Justice Paul McDermott.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Deceased was known drug dealer, murder trial hears. Charges or matters: the murder of Mr McCarthy on a date between August 2 and 7 2022, both dates inclusive, in the State. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- June 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 2 Other
- August 2, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2024-10-16 Publication
Why: The bullet damaged brain structures but would not have caused instant death because it did not damage the brain stem, she said. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of Mr McCarthy on a date between August 2 and 7 2022, both dates inclusive, in the State (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- accused travelled to Ashbourne Garda Station
- Ashbourne
Topics
Drugs Stage Trial Violent Crime
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