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Pair appeal convictions for murdering man 'over a few tablets'
Summary
Stephen Tynan (46) and Raymond Fitzgerald (41) have appealed their convictions for the murder of Andrew Guerrine, Tynan's cousin, who was stabbed 20 times in May 2015. The appeal argues that both men were only accessories after the fact, not principals. Tynan's counsel claims another person was involved in a drug transaction and that Tynan only assisted after the murder. Fitzgerald's counsel challenges the admissibility of CCTV footage and Automatic Number Plate Recognition evidence, arguing the system's accuracy is unproven. They also contest a voluntary caution statement taken in June 2015, asserting it was not given under custody and therefore inadmissible. The court has reserved judgment on these grounds. The appeal is heard in the Central Criminal Court, with the original convictions based on circumstantial evidence linking the defendants to the murder vehicle and location. The case remains pending. Stephen Tynan pleaded not guilty. Raymond Fitzgerald pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Pair appeal convictions for murdering man 'over a few tablets'. Charges or matters: murdering Mr Tynan's cousin, Andrew Guerrine, at an unknown place between May 22 and May 23, 2015. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- May 22 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 23, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 23 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 5, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2024-12-05 Publication
Why: These notes only became evidence because a subsequent investigation showed that Fitzgerald had told lies to the gardaí. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Mr Tynan's cousin, Andrew Guerrine, at an unknown place between May 22 and May 23, 2015 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Appellant
Charges: murdering Mr Tynan's cousin, Andrew Guerrine, at an unknown place between May 22 and May 23, 2015 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Steelstown Lane
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Drugs Stage Appeal Violent Crime
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