Patrick Quirke awaits verdict in Tipperary murder trial

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Patrick Quirke was awaiting a verdict in his murder trial at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 1 May 2019. The jury could return a majority verdict if at least ten of its 12 members agreed, or record disagreement. Quirke had pleaded not guilty to murdering Bobby Ryan.

The jury had deliberated for 18 hours and 24 minutes after a 13-week trial and five days of closing speeches. The prosecution alleged that Quirke killed Ryan to rekindle an affair, while the defence argued that the case had not been proved beyond reasonable doubt. The judge instructed jurors to treat circumstantial evidence with care.