Ireland Case No. 7057Murder · Co. Dublin · 13 Aug 2020
Jury to begin deliberations in trial of man accused of stabbing housemate to death in Clontarf
Sean Murphy, a 29-year-old man, is accused of stabbing his housemate, Michael Olohan, a 35-year-old man, to death on August 13th, 2020, at the apartment the two men shared on St Lawrence Road in Clontarf, Dublin. Mr Murphy went to Clontarf Garda station within minutes of the stabbing and has pleaded not guilty to murder. The prosecution says he should be found not guilty by reason of insanity, while the defence argues he should be found guilty of manslaughter. After closing arguments on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023, the jury is due to begin deliberations on Wednesday.
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- Arrestednot reported
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- In court21 Nov
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- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Sean Murphy is accused of stabbing his housemate, Michael Olohan, to death.
- Other details
- Michael Olohan was a 35-year-old man.
- Sean Murphy is a 29-year-old man.
- Mr Olohan was stabbed three times in the chest, and one wound penetrated the right lung.
- Severe bleeding and a loss of blood pressure caused Mr Olohan's death.
- Where
- The stabbing took place at the apartment the two men shared on St Lawrence Road in Clontarf, Dublin.
- When
- The stabbing took place on August 13th, 2020.
- Weapon
- Mr Murphy used a knife in the stabbing.
- Investigation
- Mr Murphy went to Clontarf Garda station within minutes of the stabbing.
- Charges
- Mr Murphy has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Mr Olohan.
- Cause
- The prosecution says Mr Murphy was suffering from a severe mental disorder when he stabbed Mr Olohan, and the two consultant psychiatrists differed on how severely it affected him: one said he was psychotic and unable to resist, the other said he could have resisted but his capacity was substantially diminished.
- In court
- The prosecution says Mr Murphy should be found not guilty by reason of insanity, while the defence argues he should be found guilty of manslaughter.
- After closing arguments on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023, a jury of six men and six women is due to begin deliberations on Wednesday.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man stabbed his housemate, Michael Olohan, to death. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe stabbing happened at the apartment the two men shared on St Lawrence Road. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe stabbing took place on August 13th, 2020. (irishtimes.com)
- causeThe prosecution says Mr Murphy was suffering from a severe mental disorder when he stabbed Mr Olohan. (irishtimes.com)
- weaponMr Murphy used a knife in the stabbing. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationMr Murphy went to Clontarf Garda station within minutes of the stabbing. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeMr Murphy has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Mr Olohan. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe prosecution says Mr Murphy should be found not guilty by reason of insanity. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe defence argues that Mr Murphy should be found guilty of manslaughter. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe jury will begin deliberations on Wednesday. (irishtimes.com)
- otherMr Olohan was stabbed three times in the chest, and one wound penetrated the right lung. (irishtimes.com)
- otherSevere bleeding and a loss of blood pressure caused Mr Olohan's death. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 21 Nov2023Jury to begin deliberations in trial of man who stabbed housemate to death in Clontarf
Trial report on the closing stage of the case: prosecution and defence closing arguments on verdict options, and the jury is due to begin deliberations on Wednesday.
accused, Sean Murphy, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sean Murphyvictim, Michael Olohan, 35, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Olohan