John Tighe on trial for murdering baby son

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John Tighe was on trial for murdering his baby son at the Central Criminal Court on 21 March 2018, with the defence arguing the prosecution had not proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.

Tighe, of Lavallyroe, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo, pleaded not guilty to murdering six-and-a-half-month-old Joshua Sussbier Tighe at their home on 1 June 2013.

Justice Patrick McCarthy told jurors they could find Tighe guilty of murder, guilty of manslaughter or not guilty.

The judge was due to complete his charge on Thursday before the jury began deliberations.