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Fourth man found guilty of murdering Monk's nephew Gareth Hutch
Summary
Thomas 'Nicky' McConnell, aged 38, was found guilty by the Special Criminal Court of murdering Gerard 'The Monk' Hutch's nephew Gareth Hutch in a Dublin ambush eight years earlier. The court, led by Mr Justice Alexander Owens, concluded that McConnell was the second gunman alongside Jonathan Keogh, who fired the fatal shots. McConnell's firearm was later discovered with the safety engaged and did not discharge, yet the court determined his preparatory actions and intent linked him to the murder. Evidence included mobile phone data, CCTV footage, and McConnell's own false statements to Gardaí. McConnell had previously pleaded not guilty. He now faces a mandatory life sentence, to be imposed on January 27, 2025. The verdict follows earlier convictions of Regina Keogh, Jonathan Keogh, and Thomas Fox for the same murder. The trial, delayed for 16 months, relied heavily on digital and forensic evidence to establish McConnell's role.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Fourth man found guilty of murdering Monk's nephew Gareth Hutch. Charges or matters: the murder of Gareth Hutch (36) on May 24, 2016 at Avondale House, North Cumberland Street, Dublin 1. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 24, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 27 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2024-12-20 Publication
Why: Mary McDonnell, who lived at the lookout apartment, told the trial in June last year that she could identify Jonathan Keogh because she had known him for many years but she did not know the second man. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: the murder of Gareth Hutch (36) on May 24, 2016 at Avondale House, North Cumberland Street, Dublin 1 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: He now faces the mandatory life sentence for murder, which will be handed down on January 27.
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Supreme Court
- Avondale House
- North Cumberland Street
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