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Witness tells trial of moment she and son 'fled for their lives' after murder accused barged into home
Summary
Joanna Forde told a murder trial that she and her son fled their Ballina apartment after Liam O'Leary entered and refused to leave. O'Leary has pleaded not guilty to murdering John Casserly, and the trial continues.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Witness tells trial of moment she and son 'fled for their lives' after murder accused barged into home. Charges or matters: the murder of 58-year-old Mr Casserly at a Peter McVerry Trust housing unit on Tone St, Ballina, Co Mayo between October 23 and 24th, 2024. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- October 23 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 2024 Other
- October 17 Other
- 2026-03-11 Publication
Why: I said, 'because it's not'. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of 58-year-old Mr Casserly at a Peter McVerry Trust housing unit on Tone St, Ballina, Co Mayo between October 23 and 24th, 2024 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Tone House
Topics
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