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Jury sworn in for trial of man (42) who admits killing but denies murder at hostel

Summary

A 42‑year‑old man, Robert Murphy, has admitted killing but denies murder in the death of Jamie Kavanagh on 19 April 2023 at a hostel on Harrington Street, Dublin 8. He pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter when arraigned before the Central Criminal Court. The court noted that Murphy was residing at the hostel at the time of the alleged events and had previously lived in Blanchardstown. Justice Melanie Greally swore in a jury of seven men and five women; the trial will start tomorrow and is expected to last six to seven days.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury sworn in for trial of man (42) who admits killing but denies murder at hostel. Charges or matters: the murder of Jamie Kavanagh on the 19th of April 2023 at a hostel on Harrington Street, Dublin 8; manslaughter when he was arraigned before the Central Criminal Court this afternoon. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• April 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2024-11-04 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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