Peter Butterly murder trial begins at Special Criminal Court

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Peter Butterly’s murder trial began at the Special Criminal Court on 4 October 2018, with three men pleading not guilty. He was shot dead outside The Huntsman Inn in Gormanston, Co Meath, on 6 March 2013.

Michael McDermott, Kevin Braney and Frank Murphy face murder charges over the killing. McDermott and Braney also deny firearm and ammunition charges, while Murphy denies related firearm and ammunition charges.

The prosecution alleged that Butterly was chased across the car park and shot three times. The trial was expected to continue for up to 10 weeks.