David Hunter pleads not guilty to murder as DNA evidence heard

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David Hunter is pleading not guilty to murder at the Special Criminal Court, where DNA evidence was heard on 21 July 2020. Michael Barr was shot dead at a pub in Summerhill, Dublin, on 25 April 2016.

Forensic Science Ireland evidence said profiles from an apple core and cigarette butt discarded by Hunter during his extradition were consistent with a major profile found on a ski-mask recovered from a burning car.

The evidence also said the samples could not be excluded from a mixed profile on a rubber mask. The court ruled that prosecution phone evidence could be admitted despite objections from the defence.