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Murder accused 'buried knife to the hilt' into aunt's partner, prosecution barrister tells jury
Summary
In a murder trial, Brendan Grehan SC for the Director of Public Prosecutions argued that Ryan Kearney, 39, had stabbed Jeffrey Jackson, 50, with a knife that was "buried to the hilt" and that the injuries described by Kearney as "a few jabs to the stomach" did not match the pathology evidence. Grehan cited State Pathologist Dr Sally Anne Collis, who identified 16 sharp‑force injuries, 15 of which were stab wounds, including a 17 cm wound to the chest. He claimed the evidence contradicted Kearney's account of a self‑defence encounter and that the knife had penetrated deeply, indicating intent to kill. Grehan urged the jury to find Kearney guilty of murder, while defence counsel Michael Bowman SC challenged the prosecution's description of the knife's use. The trial is set to continue tomorrow. Ryan Kearney pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused 'buried knife to the hilt' into aunt's partner, prosecution barrister tells jury. Charges or matters: murdering Jeffrey Jackson (50) at The Lamps, School Street, Kilcock, Co Kildare on February 8, 2024. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- February 8, 2024 Other
- February 9 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2025-07-01 Publication
Why: "He was killed because of the actions of Mr Kearney". CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Jeffrey Jackson (50) at The Lamps, School Street, Kilcock, Co Kildare on February 8, 2024 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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