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Case No. 6651Murder · Co. Dublin

Court of Appeal rejects challenge to CCTV evidence in Dunbar murder case

Philip Dunbar, who was 17 at the time, was convicted by a jury of murdering Adam "Floater" Muldoon, a 23-year-old homeless man with a disability, whom he stabbed 183 times at Butler Park, Jobstown, Tallaght, Dublin 24, on June 22 or 23, 2018. Police obtained CCTV footage from private homes, local businesses and a Dublin bus, and Dunbar argued at trial and in the Court of Appeal that its use breached his constitutional and EU charter rights. The Court of Appeal, in a judgment by Mr Justice John Edwards reported on January 30, 2024, rejected the challenge and dismissed the grounds of appeal. The latest development is that the appeal has been dismissed and the CCTV evidence stands as admissible.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Philip Dunbar was convicted by a jury of murdering Adam "Floater" Muldoon, aged 23.
  • The victim was a homeless man with a disability.
Where
The murder happened at Butler Park, Jobstown, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
When
The murder happened on June 22 or 23, 2018.
Cause
Dunbar, who was 17 at the time, stabbed the victim 183 times in an unprovoked attack.
Investigation
CCTV footage was obtained from private homes, local businesses and a Dublin bus.
In court
  • Dunbar argued at trial and in the Court of Appeal that the use of CCTV breached his rights under the Constitution and EU rights charters.
  • The trial judge said the court did not believe any of Dunbar's rights were breached and that the challenge to the admissibility of the CCTV evidence was not made out.
  • On January 30, 2024, the Court of Appeal, through Mr Justice John Edwards, dismissed the grounds of appeal and called the CCTV arguments misconceived.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatPhilip Dunbar murdered a homeless man with a disability by stabbing him 183 times. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe murder happened at Butler Park, Jobstown, Tallaght, Dublin 24. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe murder happened on June 22 or 23, 2018. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeDunbar, who was 17 at the time, stabbed the victim in an unprovoked attack. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationCCTV footage was obtained from private homes, local businesses and a Dublin bus. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtDunbar was convicted by a jury of murdering Adam "Floater" Muldoon, aged 23. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtDunbar argued at trial and in the Court of Appeal that the use of CCTV breached his rights under the Constitution and EU rights charters. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge said the court did not believe any of Dunbar's rights were breached. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge said the challenge to the admissibility of the CCTV evidence was not made out. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe court had no hesitation in dismissing the grounds of appeal. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jan2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Court of Appeal dismisses ‘misconceived’ CCTV arguments

    Court of Appeal judgment dismissing Dunbar's appeal on the admissibility of CCTV evidence. Dunbar was convicted by a jury. The article also comments on other trials, including the Puska trial, which is not part of this case.

    convicted, Philip Dunbar, named, irish (judged from name)Philip Dunbarvictim, 23, irish (judged from name)