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"Complete mystery" as to how deceased ended up in murder accused's house, defence tells trial
Summary
The trial of Trevor Corr (39) continues at the Central Criminal Court, where he faces a charge of murder. Corr pleaded not guilty to the murder of James Humphries (32) at Kiltalown Way in Tallaght on September 22, 2013, but admitted to manslaughter, a plea the State did not accept. Prosecution counsel Denis Vaughan Buckley SC argued there was ample evidence of guilt, citing a 999 call and interview memos where the accused stated he found someone in his bed and stabbed him. Forensic evidence confirmed DNA from Humphries on the blade tip and Corr's on the handle. Defence counsel Brendan Grehan SC contended there was a "complete mystery" regarding how Humphries entered the house, asserting Corr did not know the deceased. Grehan highlighted Corr's muscular condition, depression, and recent robberies to contextualize his state of mind, noting the shallow two-inch penetration suggested a lack of intent to cause serious injury. Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy charged the jury to reach a unanimous verdict. The matter was adjourned to 2pm tomorrow for jury deliberations.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "Complete mystery" as to how deceased ended up in murder accused's house, defence tells trial. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of James Humphries (32) at Kiltalown Way in Tallaght on September 22, 2013. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- September 22, 2013 Other
- September 22 2013 Other
- 2015-12-17 Publication
Case subjects
Applicant
Applicant
Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of James Humphries (32) at Kiltalown Way in Tallaght on September 22, 2013 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Kiltalown Way
- the accused at Tallaght Garda Station
- Tallaght
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