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Murder trial hears of body on stairs

Summary

A 36‑year‑old Wexford man, Michael Furlong, is on trial for the murder of his 37‑year‑old friend Patrick Connors, who died between 28 and 29 April 2011 at the Carraig Túr apartments in Enniscorthy. Furlong pleaded not guilty. In his opening statement, the prosecutor, Mr John O'Kelly SC, described how police received two calls on the morning of 29 April: first from a neighbour who said a man was dead, then from Furlong himself. Police entered the apartments, found Connors' body on the second flight of stairs, and noted blood on walls and floor. Furlong admitted that Connors had fallen after a night of drinking, but claimed he had given him clothing to soak up blood and covered him with a fleece. He said he woke the next morning to find Connors on the stairs, naked from the waist up.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder trial hears of body on stairs. Charges or matters: the murder of Patrick Connors (37) between April 28 and April 29, 2011 at apartments known as Carraig Túr in Enniscorthy. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• April 28 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 29, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 29 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2013-11-05 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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