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Prosecution case closes in murder trial of man who admits killing father
Summary
In the murder trial at the Central Criminal Court, the prosecution has finished presenting its evidence against Mark Tims, 48, who admitted to killing his father but denies murder. Mr Justice Tony Hunt informed the jury that the next phase would involve closing speeches from both sides. Tims pleaded guilty to manslaughter but not guilty to murder of his father, Anthony 'Tony' Tims, 74, who died on 13 July 2018 at their home in Rowlagh Green, Clondalkin. The State rejected his plea. Witnesses described a heated argument after Anthony returned from the pub on his birthday, during which Tims allegedly put his father in a headlock, struck him twice in the head and kicked him. Tims claimed he "lost it" after his father "kept at" him for drinking. The jury also heard a 999 call made by Tims's then‑girlfriend, Elizabeth 'Lil' McDonagh, immediately after the assault that caused the death.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Prosecution case closes in murder trial of man who admits killing father. Charges or matters: manslaughter but not guilty to the murder of his father Anthony 'Tony' Tims at the home they shared at Rowlagh Green, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 on July 13, 2018. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 13, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2020-01-20 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: manslaughter but not guilty to the murder of his father Anthony 'Tony' Tims at the home they shared at Rowlagh Green, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 on July 13, 2018 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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