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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4855Murder · Co. Dublin · 24 May 2016

Defence says evidence points to innocence in trial over Gareth Hutch murder

Thomas 'Nicky' McConnell has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Gareth Hutch at Avondale House, Dublin 1. His barrister told the Special Criminal Court that the prosecution case is tenuous and the court will deliver judgment on December 20.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGareth Hutch was shot dead after he emerged from his front door and was followed by the gunmen. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatDefence accepts Mr McConnell was in possession of a BMW intended as the getaway car. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereGareth Hutch was killed at Avondale House, North Cumberland Street, Dublin 1. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenGareth Hutch was killed on May 24, 2016. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationProsecution case is that Mr McConnell and Jonathan Keogh used a witness's apartment as a lookout before the shooting. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThomas 'Nicky' McConnell has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Gareth Hutch. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe trial is before the Special Criminal Court, a three-judge non-jury court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtDefence counsel Mark Lynam SC said his client does not match the description given by witnesses at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudgment in the trial will be delivered on December 20. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMr McConnell is the fourth person to go on trial for the same murder. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherIn November 2018, three other people were found guilty of Mr Hutch's murder by the Special Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Oct2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Evidence points to innocence of man accused of Gareth Hutch murder, lawyer says

    Covers defence closing submissions in the Special Criminal Court trial of Thomas 'Nicky' McConnell. The article says he is the fourth person tried for the same murder and that judgment is due December 20.

    accused, Thomas 'Nicky' McConnell, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas 'Nicky' McConnellvictim, Gareth Hutch, 36, male, irish (judged from name)Gareth Hutch