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Dave Mahon's actions "straight out of the How to Get Away with Murder handbook", prosecution tells jury

Date
2016-04-29

Stage
Trial

Court
Northern Cross. The Central Criminal Court

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

In a 2016 trial, the prosecution argued that David Mahon's actions after his stepson Dean Fitzpatrick was stabbed were "straight out of the How to Get Away with Murder handbook." The prosecutor, Remy Farrell SC, claimed Mahon, 45, fled the scene, disposed of the knife, and made false statements to Gardaí, including that the wound was minor and that he had not called an ambulance. Farrell highlighted Mahon's alleged attempts to conceal the weapon, his drunken state, and his failure to seek medical help, portraying him as a "most unfortunate man" who nevertheless acted with deadly intent. The defence was scheduled to present its closing argument on the following day. The case centered on Mahon's alleged murder of his stepson, who was 23, following a confrontation outside the apartment. The unnamed 45-year-old pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dave Mahon's actions "straight out of the How to Get Away with Murder handbook", prosecution tells jury. Charges or matters: murdering the father of one on May 26th, 2013, a day after the deceased interfered with his bicycle to annoy him. Procedural stage: trial

When:

May 26th, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
2016-04-29 Publication

Why: Mr Farrell asked the jurors to look at the 'remarkable' number of lies that he said the accused had told gardai and to question the reason for each one. CNI source report