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Murder trial hears of efforts to perform CPR on lifeless body of 20-year-old
Summary
A witness testified at a murder trial about his attempts to perform CPR on the lifeless body of a 20-year-old man who was seen running into a lamppost before becoming unresponsive. David Conlon recounted how he heard a loud roar and saw the young man running before hearing a loud smack as he hit the lamppost and fell back. Conlon and his wife went out to assist the injured man, who was found lying flat on his back with his eyes wide open. Conlon's wife called 999, and the dispatcher instructed him on how to perform CPR until emergency services arrived. Patrick Murphy, 37, admitted to stabbing Jordan Ronan but pleaded not guilty to murder. The trial heard that Murphy claimed he stabbed Ronan to protect his family or property. The jury was shown evidence, including the discovery of a single stab wound to the chest, and items found on Ronan, such as Valium tablets and cannabis. The trial continues as the court examines the intent behind Murphy's actions and the circumstances surrounding the stabbing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder trial hears of efforts to perform CPR on lifeless body of 20-year-old. Charges or matters: his murder at Drumcairn Avenue on July 26, 2024. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 26, 2024 Other
- 2025-12-05 Publication
Why: He said she cautioned him to wait because they didn't know what had happened, so he delayed about 20 minutes. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: his murder at Drumcairn Avenue on July 26, 2024 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Defendant
Charges: his murder at Drumcairn Avenue on July 26, 2024 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
Topics
Drugs Stage Trial Violent Crime
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