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Murder jury told case based on circumstantial evidence
Summary
In the trial of a 30‑year‑old man accused of murdering a father‑of‑two, the prosecution told the jury that the case was based on circumstantial evidence. The defendant, Eugene Cullen, pleaded not guilty to the killing of Seamus O'Byrne, 27, at Tymon Park North, Tallaght, on 13 March 2009. The Central Criminal Court heard that O'Byrne was shot outside his home in front of his girlfriend and child, and that the girlfriend, Sharon Rattigan, tackled the assassin and was shot in the leg while seizing the gun. The prosecution alleged that Cullen was not the gunman but one of four men involved in planning and executing the murder.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder jury told case based on circumstantial evidence. Charges or matters: murdering Seamus O' Byrne (27) at Tymon Park North, Tallaght, on March 13, 2009. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 13, 2009 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-03-14 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Seamus O' Byrne (27) at Tymon Park North, Tallaght, on March 13, 2009 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Derry Road
- Tymon Park
- The Central Criminal Court
Topics
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