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"Who you saying you going to stab": text messages read to Dave Mahon murder trial
Summary
In the Central Criminal Court, 46‑year‑old David Mahon stands trial for the murder of Dean Fitzpatrick, who was stabbed on 26 May 2013. The prosecution presented text messages exchanged between Mahon, Fitzpatrick and Sarah O'Rourke in the days before the killing. O'Rourke testified that Mahon had threatened to stab her and urged her to contact Fitzpatrick, who had earlier claimed he had taken a bicycle part from Mahon. Mahon allegedly returned with a knife, and Fitzpatrick was stabbed in the abdomen outside Mahon's apartment on Burnell Square. Witness Karl O'Toole described Mahon's agitation and the presence of a whiskey bottle and tablet packets in the flat. The jury heard that Mahon claimed he had stabbed Fitzpatrick after a confrontation over the bicycle part. The case is before Justice Margaret Heneghan and a twelve‑person jury.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "Who you saying you going to stab": text messages read to Dave Mahon murder trial. Charges or matters: murdering Mr Fitzpatrick on May 26th, 2013 by 'gutting' him, after the deceased had interfered with his bicycle to annoy him. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 26th, 2013 Other
- May 25th, 2013 Other
- May 24th Other
- May 25th Other
- 2016-04-26 Publication
Why: She said she explained that Mr Fitzpatrick wasn't there, but that she would text him to tell him to ring Mr Mahon. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Mr Fitzpatrick on May 26th, 2013 by 'gutting' him, after the deceased had interfered with his bicycle to annoy him (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Burnell Square
- Malahide Road
- Burnell Square
Topics
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