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Witness denies seeing deceased 'beating the s**t out' of murder accused
Summary
Declan Forde denied seeing John Casserly assault murder accused Liam O'Leary with a metal pole before the witness and his mother fled their Ballina apartment. O'Leary has pleaded not guilty; the trial continues before Ms Justice Melanie Greally and a jury.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Witness denies seeing deceased 'beating the s**t out' of murder accused. Charges or matters: the murder of John Casserly (58) at Mr Forde's apartment in Tone House, Tone St, Ballina, Co Mayo close to midnight between October 23 and 24th, 2024. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- October 23 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2026-03-12 Publication
Why: He further agreed that his mother pushed him towards his bedroom because she didn't want him to use the knife on Mr O'Leary. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of John Casserly (58) at Mr Forde's apartment in Tone House, Tone St, Ballina, Co Mayo close to midnight between October 23 and 24th, 2024 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Tone House
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