Jury was told at trial’s opening today that they will be asked to decide whether his actions amounted to murder
Jordan Ronan
A Dublin dad told gardaí that he stabbed a man to death outside his home to protect his property and his family and a jury will be asked to decide whether his actions amounted to murder.
Patricia McLaughlin SC, for the Director of Public Prosecutions, opened the trial this morning of Patrick Murphy (37), of Drumcairn Parade, Tallaght, who admits stabbing 20-year-old Jordan Ronan and causing his death but has pleaded not guilty to his murder.