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Jury hears deceased was involved in violent altercation
Summary
The Central Criminal Court trial of Michael Furlong, 36, of Enniscorthy, continued before Mr Justice Barry White. Furlong, who has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Patrick Connors, 37, at Carraig Túr apartments between April 28 and 29, 2011, faces charges alleging he caused fatal sharp and blunt force trauma to Connors' head, neck, and jaw. Prosecution counsel John O'Kelly SC highlighted evidence that Connors' injuries corresponded to two knives found in Furlong's apartment. Ballistics expert Detective Garda Janette O'Neill testified that she was satisfied the deceased was involved in a violent altercation, citing extensive bloodstains, an overturned table, and chaotic debris such as mayonnaise and ketchup. Under cross-examination by Michael Delaney SC, she acknowledged the possibility that events other than a struggle occurred. Garda Patrick Freyne testified that a sword was found in the apartment car park. The jury, comprising seven men and five women, heard that Connors had purchased wine prior to the incident. The matter was adjourned and is scheduled to continue on Monday.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury hears deceased was involved in violent altercation. Charges or matters: the murder of Patrick Connors (37) between April 28 and April 29, 2011 at apartments known as Carraig Túr in Enniscorthy. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- April 28 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 29, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2013-11-08 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of Patrick Connors (37) between April 28 and April 29, 2011 at apartments known as Carraig Túr in Enniscorthy (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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