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Jury begin deliberating in Kerry murder trial
Summary
A Central Criminal Court jury has begun deliberations on the case of a 52‑year‑old man, Patrick Murphy, who says he was in fear and defending himself when he stabbed his friend and neighbour, Joseph Brosnan, with a knife after being kicked out of an apartment. Mr Murphy has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter. Mr Justice Paul Burns outlined evidence from residents, a waitress and a friend of the deceased, describing arguments, shouting, and a chaotic scene with a knife and a rock. Witnesses reported that Mr Murphy was beaten, that he had a knife, and that he later returned to the apartment and stabbed Mr Brosnan. Mr Murphy told Gardaí he was in fear, had the knife, and did not intend to kill.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury begin deliberating in Kerry murder trial. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Mr Brosnan, at Abbey Court, Tralee, on May 22, 2022. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 22, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2024-11-20 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Mr Brosnan, at Abbey Court, Tralee, on May 22, 2022 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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