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Dave Mahon guilty of killing his stepson

Summary

Dubliner David Mahon, 45, was found guilty of manslaughter for the death of his stepson, Dean Fitzpatrick, 23, who was stabbed outside the apartment shared with Mahon's partner, Audrey Fitzpatrick, on 26 May 2013. The jury returned a majority verdict of 10 to 2 after eight hours and 16 minutes of deliberation, concluding that Mahon was not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter. The prosecution argued that Mahon, who was drunk, angry and agitated, thrust a knife into Fitzpatrick with deadly intent. Mahon claimed the death was accidental or a possible suicide, stating that Fitzpatrick had walked into the knife while they were arguing. The case was remanded for sentencing on 30 May 2016. The trial did not address any subsequent appeals or sentencing outcomes.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dave Mahon guilty of killing his stepson. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• May 26th, 2013 Other
• May 30th Adjournment
• New Year's Night Other
• 2016-05-06 Publication

Why: She also testified that she had asked him to move out just days before he died, because he was selling tablets. CNI source report

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report