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Cavan man accused of murdering his wife appeared "depressed" in the days leading up to her death
Summary
At the Central Criminal Court, a murder trial heard that a fifty-seven-year-old man from Bailieboro in Cavan appeared depressed in the days before his wife's death in September 2013. Oliver Kierans has pleaded not guilty to murdering Patricia Kierans on 5 September 2013 at their home in Drumbannon. He also denies unlawful possession of a shotgun and intent to endanger life with the weapon. A witness told the court that Mr Kierans seemed "down in the dumps" when they met on 31 August 2013, and spoke about harming himself. Another witness, a local dressmaker, said she had expected to meet Mrs Kierans on the day she died but received no answer when she rang. A manager at a local off-licence testified that Mr Kierans purchased two naggins of whiskey on the morning of 5 September. The trial continues before Ms Justice Aileen Donnelly and a jury.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Cavan man accused of murdering his wife appeared "depressed" in the days leading up to her death. Charges or matters: murdering Patricia Kierans on the 5 of September 2013 at the same address; unlawful possession of a 12-gauge double barrel shotgun and not guilty to intent to endanger life with the same shotgun. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- September 2013 Incident
- August 2013 Other
- 2015-02-09 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Patricia Kierans on the 5 of September 2013 at the same address; unlawful possession of a 12-gauge double barrel shotgun and not guilty to intent to endanger life with the same shotgun (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- The Square
Topics
Firearms Stage Trial Violent Crime
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