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Manslaughter verdict for man who killed drug dealer and left him in wardrobe
Summary
A man has been convicted of manslaughter at the Central Criminal Court following a ten-week trial in connection with the death of a drug dealer in Dublin. Dean Caffrey, aged 38, of Beaucort, Achill Road, Drumcondra, was acquitted of murder but found guilty of the unlawful killing of Sean McCarthy, 28, on August 2, 2022. The jury reached their majority verdict after more than twelve hours of deliberation. The court heard that Caffrey, a cocaine and cannabis user with accumulated drug debts, allowed McCarthy to use his apartment to store drugs as part payment. On the day in question, Caffrey told gardai that McCarthy arrived agitated and armed, accusing him of theft and making threats. During a struggle, Caffrey claimed the gun discharged fatally. Following McCarthy's death, Caffrey placed the body in a wardrobe, where it remained for four days whilst he continued his daily routine. He attended work and visited his ex-girlfriend before presenting himself at Ashbourne Garda Station and directing gardai to the remains. Dean Caffrey pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Manslaughter verdict for man who killed drug dealer and left him in wardrobe. Charges or matters: McCarthy's murder at Beaucort on August 2, 2022. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- August 2, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 2022 Incident
- 2024-12-16 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: McCarthy's murder at Beaucort on August 2, 2022 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- The Central Criminal Court
- Caffrey went to Ashbourne Garda Station
- Ashbourne
Topics
Drugs Stage Trial Theft Violent Crime
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