Ireland Named in reporting
Gerard Cervi
Born between December 1986 and May 1987, from the ages reported. 47 reports across 1 case, 1 Jul 2021 to 2 Dec 2023
Suspect: Gerard Cervi, non-Irish man, 36 (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
Key facts
from every report naming them- Named as
- Convicted, accused
- Born
- Between December 1986 and May 1987, from the ages reported
- Offences
- Murder
- Where
- Co. Wicklow
- Reporting
- 47 reports, 1 Jul 2021 to 2 Dec 2023
- Outlets
- irishmirror.ie, extra.ie, irishtimes.com, thejournal.ie, rte.ie, leinsterexpress.ie, kildarenow.com, dublinlive.ie
Photographs
as published, with the outlet's credit
Gerard Cervi leaving the Four Courts
Photocredit not given by the outletvia irishmirror.ie, 2 Dec 2023
Gerard Cervi
PhotoCollins Courtsvia extra.ie, 1 Dec 2023
Gerard Cervi (36), from East Wall, Dublin 3, had pleaded not guilty to murdering Robert "Bobby" Messett (50), at Bray Boxing Club on June 5th, 2018
PhotoCollins Courtsvia irishtimes.com, 1 Dec 2023
Gerard Cervi will be sentenced next month
Photocredit not given by the outletvia rte.ie, 24 Nov 2023Images are shown from the outlet that published them and link back to the article. Copyright stays with the credited photographer or agency.
Cases
latest first- Man sentenced to life for murder at Bray Boxing Club Murder · Co. Wicklow
On 5 June 2018, a gunman dressed as a builder fired nine shots from a semi-automatic pistol at an early morning fitness class at Bray Boxing Club in Bray, Co Wicklow, killing 50-year-old man Bobby Messett and injuring 59-year-old man Pete Taylor and man Ian Britton. Gerard Cervi, a 36-year-old man from East Wall, Dublin 3, was arrested in September 2018 and charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder. His first trial at the Central Criminal Court collapsed in September 2021 after a juror fell ill, and a second trial in October 2023 resulted in a guilty verdict on the murder charge and acquittals on the attempted murder counts. Cervi was sentenced to the mandatory term of life imprisonment on 1 December 2023.
Sentenced, 1 Dec 2023Convicted, accused · 47 reports
Timeline
every report naming Gerard Cervi, newest firstEach entry shows how that report described them.
- 2 Dec2023Pictured: Murderer Gerard Cervi practised at US gun range before Bray shootingconvicted, Gerard Cervi, 36, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 1 Dec2023Gerard Cervi Jailed For Life For Murder Of Bobby Messett At Bray Boxing Clubconvicted, Gerard Cervi, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 1 Dec2023Man sentenced to life for murder of father of three ‘in wrong place at the wrong time’ at Bray Boxing Clubconvicted, Gerard Cervi, 36, male, namedGerard Cervi
- 1 Dec2023Gerard Cervi sentenced to life for Bray Boxing Club murder of Bobby Messettconvicted, Gerard Cervi, 36, male, namedGerard Cervi
- 24 Nov2023Gerard Cervi found guilty of murdering dad-of-three in Bray Boxing Club shootingconvicted, Gerard Cervi, 36, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 24 Nov2023Gerard Cervi found guilty of murdering Bobby Messett at Bray Boxing Clubconvicted, Gerard Cervi, 36, male, namedGerard Cervi
- 24 Nov2023Man found guilty of murder of Bobby Messett, but acquitted of attempted murder of Pete Taylorconvicted, Gerard Cervi, 36, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 24 Nov2023Cervi found guilty of murder of man at Bray Boxing Clubconvicted, Gerard Cervi, 36, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 23 Nov2023Jury to continue deliberations in Bray murder trialaccused, Gerard Cervi, 36, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 22 Nov2023Jury begins deliberations in Bray murder trialaccused, Gerard Cervi, 36, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 22 Nov2023Jury to continue deliberations tomorrow in trial of man accused of murder at Pete Taylor gymaccused, Gerard Cervi, 36, male, namedGerard Cervi
- 16 Nov2023Defence gives closing speech in Bray murder trialaccused, Gerard Cervi, 36, male, namedGerard Cervi
- 15 Nov2023Prosecution makes closing speech in Bray murder trialaccused, Gerard Cervi, 36, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 10 Oct2023Coach Pete Taylor shot ‘in mid-air’ by gunman at Bray Boxing Club, court hearsaccused, Gerard Cervi, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 10 Oct2023Pete Taylor gives evidence at Bray murder trialaccused, Gerard Cervi, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 9 Oct2023Witnesses describe moment boxing coach Pete Taylor charged at gunman who opened fire on gymaccused, Gerard Cervi, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 5 Oct2023Murder trial hears how gunman fired nine shots during Pete Taylor exercise classaccused, Gerard Cervi, 36, male, namedGerard Cervi
- 4 Oct2023Man goes on trial for murder of Bobby Messett at Bray Boxing Club in 2018accused, Gerard Cervi, 36, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 4 Oct2023Fingerprint and DNA evidence links East Wall man to Bray Boxing Club shooting, court hearsaccused, Gerard Cervi, 36, male, namedGerard Cervi
- 4 Oct2023Man accused of murder at Bray Boxing Club goes on trialaccused, Gerard Cervi, 36, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 25 May2023Trial date set for man accused of trying to murder boxing coach Pete Taylor, ending bail bidaccused, Gerard Cervi, 36, male, namedGerard Cervi
- 18 May2023Man accused of Bray Boxing Club murder may get bail under stringent conditionsaccused, Gerard Cervi, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 5 May2023Man accused of trying to murdering Katie Taylor's dad seeks release after years awaiting trialaccused, Gerard Cervi, 36, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 6 Sep2021Bray Boxing Club murder trial collapses after juror becomes seriously illaccused, Gerard Cervi, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 6 Sep2021Bray Boxing Club murder trial collapses after juror becomes seriously illaccused, Gerard Cervi, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 6 Sep2021Bray Boxing Club murder trial collapses after juror becomes seriously ill - Extra.ieaccused, Gerard Cervi, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 6 Sep2021Bray Boxing Club murder trial collapsesaccused, Gerard Cervi, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 24 Aug2021Jury members in murder trial agree to sit for two months more due to delaysaccused, Gerard Cervi, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 23 Aug2021Jury in Bray Boxing Club murder trial asked if they can sit until Octoberaccused, Gerard Cervi, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 4 Aug2021Bray Boxing Club murder trial to continue on over scheduleaccused, Gerard Cervi, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 13 Jul2021Murder trial hears from witnesses who saw van allegedly used in Bray boxing club attackaccused, Gerard Cervi, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 9 Jul2021Bray club victim died of single gunshot, court hearsaccused, Gerard Cervi, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 9 Jul2021Man seen leaving Bray Boxing Club ‘in a hurry’ after lound noises, murder trial hearsaccused, Gerard Cervi, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 8 Jul2021Garda did not see cash when he took possession of Pete Taylor’s clothes, court toldaccused, Gerard Cervi, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 7 Jul2021Gunman stopped firing after Pete Taylor hit in boxing club attack, court hearsaccused, Gerard Cervi, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 6 Jul2021Pete Taylor ‘within touching distance’ of gunman when shot, he tells courtaccused, Gerard Cervi, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 6 Jul2021Taylor tells court he felt bullet 'whizz' past his headaccused, Gerard Cervi, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 5 Jul2021Witness to Bray Boxing Club shooting says he thought man was carrying a fake gunaccused, Gerard Cervi, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 3 Jul2021Witnesses detail how Pete Taylor 'ran towards gunman' during Bray shooting - Extra.ieaccused, Gerard Cervi, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 2 Jul2021Bray Boxing Club trial hears Pete Taylor ran towards gunman 'to protect' classaccused, Gerard Cervi, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 2 Jul2021Trainer Pete Taylor ran towards gunman in Bray Boxing Club, court hearsaccused, Gerard Cervi, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 2 Jul2021Boxing trainer Pete Taylor ran towards gunman who fired into Bray Boxing Club, murder trial hearsaccused, Gerard Cervi, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 2 Jul2021Boxing club murder trial told witness 'knew right away' that victim was deadaccused, Gerard Cervi, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 1 Jul2021Van evidence outlined in Bray Boxing Club murder trial - Extra.ieaccused, Gerard Cervi, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 1 Jul2021Eyewitness tells trial of moment gunman fired on fitness class at Bray boxing clubaccused, Gerard Cervi, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 1 Jul2021Bray Boxing Club murder trial: Witness thought gunman was pal playing a jokeaccused, Gerard Cervi, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
- 1 Jul2021Boxing club murder witness thought gunman was a pal playing jokeaccused, Gerard Cervi, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gerard Cervi
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