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Man goes on trial accused of murder at McVerry Trust housing unit
Summary
Liam O'Leary pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of John Casserly at an apartment in a Fr Peter McVerry Trust housing unit in Ballina. Mr Justice Paul McDermott swore a jury for a trial expected to last up to three weeks.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man goes on trial accused of murder at McVerry Trust housing unit. Charges or matters: the murder of John Casserly (59) between October 23 and 24, 2024 at an apartment in Tone House, Tone Street, Ballina, Co Mayo. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- October 23 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2026-03-09 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of John Casserly (59) between October 23 and 24, 2024 at an apartment in Tone House, Tone Street, Ballina, Co Mayo (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Tone House
- Tone Street
Topics
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