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Woman told garda minutes after fatal stabbing that partner returned to murder accused's home to 'sort it out'

Date
2026-07-09

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

The trial of Derek Boyd (31) and Chantelle Harcourt (34) continues before Ms Justice Melanie Greally and a jury. Mr Boyd, of Finglas, Dublin 11, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Mark Carroll (34) at his home on June 9, 2024. He also pleaded not guilty to threatening Ms Megan Rock with death or serious harm and assaulting her on the same occasion. The prosecution alleges Mr Boyd stabbed Mr Carroll with intent to kill or cause serious harm. The jury heard that Mr Boyd was on a suspended sentence for shooting his sister dead in a tragic accident at the time of the alleged stabbing. Ms Harcourt, of Darndale, Dublin 17, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of impeding the prosecution of Mr Boyd. She is accused of cleaning the scene before gardai arrived and acting to impede his apprehension at Blanchardstown Garda Station. Witness Garda Emer Downey testified that Ms Rock identified Mr Boyd as the attacker and described Mr Carroll returning to the house to 'sort it out' after an argument. The trial is ongoing and was not adjourned or finalised at this stage.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Woman told garda minutes after fatal stabbing that partner returned to murder accused's home to 'sort it out'. Charges or matters: murdering Mark Carroll (34) at his home on June 9, 2024. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

June 9 2024 Other
June 8 Other
June 9, 2024 Other
2026-07-09 Publication

Case subjects

Chantelle Harcourt

Accused

Plea: Not guilty

Derek Boyd

Defendant

Charges: murdering Mark Carroll (34) at his home on June 9, 2024 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: The jury has heard that Mr Boyd was on a suspended sentence for shooting his sister dead "in a tragic accident" when he is alleged to have fatally stabbed Mr Carroll.