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Case No. 5318Murder-related offences (disposal of body parts, impeding prosecution, arson of a car) · Co. Dublin · 13 Jan 2020

Man accused of disposing of Keane Mulready-Woods’ body parts to face non-jury trial

Stephen Carberry, 46, is accused of disposing of the body parts of murdered teenager Keane Mulready-Woods and of other offences linked to the death. The Director of Public Prosecutions has applied for his trial to be heard by the non-jury Special Criminal Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court31 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whereSome of the teenager's body parts were found in a sports bag in the Moatview area of Coolock, Dublin, the following day. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereRemains were found in a burning car in a laneway in the Drumcondra area two days later. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe teenager's torso was found on March 11, 2020, hidden in an overgrown ravine at Rathmullan Park, Drogheda. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe 17-year-old was last seen alive in Drogheda on January 12, 2020. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe first charge alleges that Mr Carberry transported and disposed of the teenager's body parts between January 13 and 15, 2020, at Trinity Terrace, Ballybough, Dublin 3. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeMr Carberry is also accused of an act intended to impede the apprehension or prosecution of the teenager's murderer. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeMr Carberry is also accused of setting fire to a Volvo V40 car for the benefit of a criminal organisation. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtA Dublin man accused of disposing of the teenager's body parts will be tried by the non-jury Special Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtStephen Carberry was not present at the three-judge court for a brief application by the Director of Public Prosecutions. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMr Carberry is due to be brought before the court later that week to face three charges relating to the teenager's death. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Jul2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man accused of disposing of Keane Mulready-Woods’ body parts to face non-jury trial

    First report in the case list. Gives the Special Criminal Court non-jury trial application, the three charges against Stephen Carberry, and where and when the victim's remains were found.

    victim, Keane Mulready-Woods, 17, male, irish (judged from name)Keane Mulready-Woodsaccused, Stephen Carberry, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen Carberry