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Jury unanimously finds Kildare man guilty of murder
Summary
A Central Criminal Court jury found 49‑year‑old Seamus Morgan, of The Hollands, Athy, guilty of murdering 56‑year‑old Laurence Keane in Athy on 19 July 2013. Morgan had pleaded not guilty. The jury, consisting of three men and nine women, deliberated for three hours and six minutes before delivering a unanimous verdict. Judge Robert Eagar thanked the jury for their concentration and thought, then exempted them from service for four years.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury unanimously finds Kildare man guilty of murder. Charges or matters: murdering Laurence Keane (56) in the town on July 19 2013; murdering Mr Keane. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 19 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-01-19 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Laurence Keane (56) in the town on July 19 2013; murdering Mr Keane (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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