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Kilkenny murder accused told gardai he hadn't taken medication since age 19

Date
2016-02-04
Stage
Sentence
Primary locality
Kilkenny
County
Kilkenny

Summary

In a 2016 murder trial at the Central Criminal Court, 29‑year‑old Shane Smyth pleaded not guilty to the stabbing death of 26‑year‑old Mairead Moran on 8 May 2014 at Kilkenny's Market Cross Shopping Centre. The jury was told that the facts were undisputed and that two consultant psychiatrists had reported Smyth was suffering from psychosis at the time. During three interviews conducted on 9 May 2014, Smyth claimed he had not taken medication since he was 19, that he bought a knife with a wooden bronze handle for €20, and that he did not believe Moran was dead. He admitted to causing the fatal wound but denied planning the attack, stating he did not think he had murdered her. The trial continued with these statements as evidence.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Kilkenny murder accused told gardai he hadn't taken medication since age 19. Charges or matters: murdering Mairead Moran (26) on May 8, 2014 at the Market Cross Shopping Centre in Kilkenny City; murdering Ms Moran by reason of insanity. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

Why: 48am on May 9, 2014, where Mr Smyth told gardai he wanted to talk to Mairead Moran because he claimed she was looking for a vial of his blood since they were 19 years of age. CNI source report

Case subjects

Shane Smyth

Accused

Charges: murdering Mairead Moran (26) on May 8, 2014 at the Market Cross Shopping Centre in Kilkenny City; murdering Ms Moran by reason of insanity (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: Mr O'Shea led the witness through the three memos of interviews given by the accused during his detention.

Places mentioned

Facility
  • McGuinness House
Residence
Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court
Garda Station
  • Colin Furlong of Kilkenny Garda Station
  • Kilkenny

Topics

Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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