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Man pleads not guilty by reason of insanity to murder of Maud Coffey
Summary
A Dublin man has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of a woman in an apartment in the capital two years ago. This afternoon, Ms Justice Melanie Greally swore a jury of seven men and five women to hear the trial of Austin Mangan (53), who is charged with the murder of Maud Coffey (41) at the Horizon Building in Royal Canal Park, Ashtown, Dublin 15 on January 13, 2023. Mr Mangan, with a previous address at Hollybank Road in Drumcondra but more recently of the Beaumont area of Dublin, pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Ms Justice Greally said the trial will begin tomorrow and is likely to last up to six days. The case has drawn significant public and media attention, given the nature of the charge and the plea. The court is expected to hear detailed evidence over the coming days as the trial proceeds. The accused's mental state will be a central focus of the proceedings, with expert testimony likely to be presented.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man pleads not guilty by reason of insanity to murder of Maud Coffey. Charges or matters: the murder of Maud Coffey (41) at the Horizon Building in Royal Canal Park, Ashtown, Dublin 15 on January 13, 2023. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 13, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2025-12-09 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of Maud Coffey (41) at the Horizon Building in Royal Canal Park, Ashtown, Dublin 15 on January 13, 2023 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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