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Murder jury told man was "butchered" in his own home
Summary
In a 2014 hearing, a jury was instructed to consider the case of Anthony Locke, 36, who pleaded not guilty to the murder of Christopher Jackson, 53, on 7 September 2012. Locke was described by the prosecution as having "butchered" Jackson in his own home. The prosecution, led by Conor Devally SC, presented evidence including a grisly account from Dr Curtis and testimony from Barbara Staunton, who lived with Jackson and had a history of heroin addiction. Devally argued that Staunton's testimony was unreliable and that Locke had no motive or prior conflict with Jackson. Defending counsel, Padraig Dwyer SC, highlighted the lack of forensic evidence, DNA, CCTV or phone records, and noted that Locke had no bad blood with Jackson. He also pointed out that Locke had presented himself at a police station in distress, fearing his brother Bernard Locke, who had pleaded guilty to the murder.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder jury told man was "butchered" in his own home. Charges or matters: murdering Christopher Jackson (53) on the 7 September 2012; the concealment of a crime. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 7 September 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- 10 November Hearing Or Sentence
- 18 December Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-02-05 Publication
Why: "There was no reason for Anthony Locke to do any damage to Christopher Jackson. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Christopher Jackson (53) on the 7 September 2012; the concealment of a crime (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Brother of the accused, Bernard Locke (41), from Ramillies Road Ballyfermot, is awaiting sentence after pleading guilty last week (Tuesday) to the murder of Mr Jackson.
Places mentioned
- Prussia Street
- Ramillies Road
Topics
Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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