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'Unfortunate situation' sees jury dismissed in trial of man accused of 'indescribably savage' murder
Summary
The jury in Liam O'Leary's Central Criminal Court murder trial has been discharged after the judge said an 'unfortunate situation' meant the proceedings could not continue. O'Leary denies murdering 58-year-old John Casserly at a Peter McVerry Trust housing unit in Ballina in October 2024. The case will return to court on April 15, and the jurors were excused from further service for five years. Liam O'Leary pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Unfortunate situation' sees jury dismissed in trial of man accused of 'indescribably savage' murder. Charges or matters: the murder of 58-year-old John 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
- April 15 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 10 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2026-03-18 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of 58-year-old John 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
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