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Murder accused told gardai he hit deceased

Date
2016-07-26

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Edenderry

County
Offaly

Summary

During a Central Criminal Court hearing, a murder accused admitted to the Garda that he struck the deceased once with a baseball bat, but claimed the blow did not kill him. The accused, Matthew Cummins (22), Sean Davy (21) and James Davy (25), all pleaded not guilty to the murder of 64‑year‑old Thomas "Toddy" Dooley, who was found dead at his home in Sr Senan Court, Edenderry, on 12 February 2014. The trial is ongoing before a jury and Justice Margaret Heneghan.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused told gardai he hit deceased. Charges or matters: murdering 64-year-old Thomas "Toddy" Dooley at his home in Sr Senan Court, Edenderry, Co Offaly on February 12, 2014. Procedural stage: trial

When:

February 12, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
February 26, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
2016-07-26 Publication

Case subjects

James Davy

Defendant

Charges: murdering 64-year-old Thomas "Toddy" Dooley at his home in Sr Senan Court, Edenderry, Co Offaly on February 12, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Matthew Cummins

Defendant

Charges: murdering 64-year-old Thomas "Toddy" Dooley at his home in Sr Senan Court, Edenderry, Co Offaly on February 12, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Sean Davy

Defendant

Charges: murdering 64-year-old Thomas "Toddy" Dooley at his home in Sr Senan Court, Edenderry, Co Offaly on February 12, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty