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'Almost indescribable savagery': murder trial jury hears man suffered 'serious violence'

Date
2026-03-10
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Ballina
County
Mayo

Summary

The Central Criminal Court heard prosecution evidence describing John Casserly's death in Ballina as involving serious violence. Liam O'Leary denies murder, and the trial continues before Ms Justice Melanie Greally and a jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'Almost indescribable savagery': murder trial jury hears man suffered 'serious violence'. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Why: She heard him say that the council "better get me a set of keys for a house because my mother has f**ked me over for years. CNI source report

Case subjects

Liam O'Leary

Defendant

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court
Secondary Mention
Facility
  • Tone House

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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