Ireland Man acquitted of threatening to kill detective in Limerick, convicted of cannabis possession and resisting arrest
Kieran "Bunny" Barry (51), of Galvone Road, Kennedy Park, Limerick, was charged after Det Gda Dean Landers alleged that on 3 May 2019 Barry threatened to kill him, his children and his mother. Gardaí reported that Barry ran into his home and fled through the rear before being arrested later that night while sitting on a couch in the front living room. At a three-day trial at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court, a jury of eight women and four men on Tuesday 15 October 2024 convicted Barry of possessing cannabis and of resisting Det Gda Landers in executing his lawful duties, and acquitted him of possessing cannabis for sale or supply. The jury later acquitted him of the threat to kill or cause serious harm by a 10-to-2 majority, and he was remanded into custody to appear before Limerick Circuit Court for sentencing the following Monday.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court15 Oct
- Convicted16 Oct
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Det Gda Dean Landers alleged that Barry told him he was going to murder him and bury him where no one would find him.
- Det Gda Landers alleged that Barry threatened to kill him, his children and his mother, and that Barry was clenching his fists during the exchange.
- Barry became abusive and asked the garda to fight, according to Det Gda Landers.
- Where
- The alleged incident involved Det Gda Landers in Limerick City, and Barry lived at Galvone Road, Kennedy Park, Limerick.
- When
- The alleged threat to kill occurred on 3 May 2019.
- Investigation
- When more gardaí arrived, Barry ran into his home, locked the front door and fled through the rear of the property.
- Later that night gardaí saw Barry sitting on a couch in the front living room, entered and arrested him.
- Charges
- Barry was charged with threatening to kill or cause serious harm to Det Gda Landers, possessing cannabis, possessing cannabis for sale or supply, and resisting Det Gda Landers.
- In court
- The trial before Limerick Circuit Criminal Court lasted three days, with a jury of eight women and four men.
- On Tuesday 15 October 2024 the jury found Barry guilty of possessing cannabis and of resisting Det Gda Landers in executing his lawful duties.
- The jury acquitted Barry of possessing cannabis for sale or supply.
- The jury had not reached a decision on the threat charge at first, and later acquitted Barry of it by a majority of 10 to two.
- Sentence
- Barry was remanded into custody to appear before Limerick Circuit Court for sentencing the following Monday.
24 statements extracted from the articles
- whatDet Garda Landers said Barry looked him in the eyes and told him he was going to murder him. (irishtimes.com)
- whatBarry became abusive and asked the garda to a fight. (irishtimes.com)
- whatBarry told Landers he was going to murder him and would bury him somewhere no one would find him. (irishtimes.com)
- whatBarry was clenching his fists and said he would give Landers a slow death and his kids an even slower one. (irishtimes.com)
- whatBarry said once finished with Landers he would call to his mother and strangle her. (irishtimes.com)
- whatWhen more gardaí arrived, Barry ran into his home, locked the front door, and fled through the rear. (irishtimes.com)
- whatLater that night, gardaí observed Barry sitting on a couch in the front living room and entered to arrest him. (irishtimes.com)
- whatDet Gda Landers alleged Barry threatened to kill him, his children and his mother. (irishtimes.com)
- whatWhen more gardaí arrived, Barry ran into his home, locked the front door and fled through the rear of the property. (irishtimes.com)
- whatBarry was later seen sitting on a couch in the front living room and gardaí entered and arrested him. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe alleged threat to kill occurred on 3 May 2019. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe alleged threat was made on 3 May 2019. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe trial took place over three days at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe jury consisted of eight women and four men. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe jury found Barry guilty of one count of possessing cannabis. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe jury found Barry guilty of one count of resisting Det Garda Landers. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe jury acquitted Barry of possessing cannabis for sale or supply. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe jury had not reached a decision on the threat to kill charge. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Colin Daly sent the jury home to resume at 10.30am on Wednesday. (irishtimes.com)
- courtA jury found Barry not guilty of the threat charge by a majority of 10 to two. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe jury acquitted Barry of possession of cannabis for sale or supply. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe jury found Barry guilty of possessing cannabis on the same date. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe jury found Barry guilty of resisting Det Gda Landers in executing his lawful duties. (irishtimes.com)
- courtBarry was remanded into custody to appear before Limerick Circuit Court for sentencing the following Monday. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 16 Oct2024Man acquitted of threatening to kill or seriously harm detective in Limerick
Jury verdict: acquitted of the threat charge by a 10-to-2 majority, acquitted of cannabis for sale or supply, but convicted of cannabis possession and resisting the garda. Remanded for sentencing at Limerick Circuit Court.
victim, Dean Landers, male, irish (judged from name)Dean Landersconvicted, 51, male, irish (judged from name) - 15 Oct2024Jury to resume deliberations in trial of man accused of threatening to kill Limerick garda
Reports partial jury verdicts (guilty of possessing cannabis, guilty of resisting arrest, acquitted of cannabis for sale or supply) and that the jury is to resume deliberations on the threat to kill charge at 10.30am Wednesday.
victim, Dean Landers, maleDean Landersaccused, 51, male, irish (judged from name)