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Manslaughter verdict for man who killed drug dealer and left him in wardrobe

Date
2024-12-16
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

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:

Case subjects

Dean Caffrey

Defendant

Charges: McCarthy's murder at Beaucort on August 2, 2022 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • The Central Criminal Court
Residence
Garda Station
  • Caffrey went to Ashbourne Garda Station
  • Ashbourne

Topics

Drugs Stage Trial Theft Violent Crime

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