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Murder accused told gardai he stabbed a man who was lying in his bed, jury hears

Summary

In a Dublin murder trial, Trevor Corr (39) pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to the manslaughter of James Humphries (32) at Kiltalown Way, Tallaght, on 22 September 2013. The jury heard that Corr claimed he stabbed Humphries while the victim lay in his bed. Gardaí arrived at 6.35 pm, questioned Corr who identified himself and admitted stabbing the man in his bedroom. Forensic evidence included bloodstained tracksuit bottoms and a knife with blood from both men, found in the bedroom. The State presented testimony from paramedic Brian Murphy, forensic scientists, Chief State Pathologist Marie Cassidy, and witnesses including Jason Hart, a delivery man at a nearby Chinese take‑away. The trial continued at 2 pm on Monday.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused told gardai he stabbed a man who was lying in his bed, jury hears. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of James Humphries (32) at Kiltalown Way in Tallaght on September 22nd, 2013. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• September 22nd, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• September 23 2013 Other
• September 22 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-12-11 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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