News - Stephen Silver Trial
Jury in Colm Horkan murder trial told it can return one of three verdicts
The judge has informed the jury that they may return verdicts of capital murder, murder or manslaughter.
Nov 10, 2022 13:05Castlerea Garda murder trial hears call from defence not to convict on capital murder charge
Barrister Roisin Lacey, told the jury it 'would be highly unfair to convict Mr silver of capital murder or any alternative murder' and championed the work of her own psychiatric expert witness, Dr Brenda Wright over the prosecution's Professor Henry Kennedy
Nov 9, 2022 17:45Defence begins closing arguments in Colm Horkan murder trial
The jury heard claims that the accused was disconnected from reality on the night of the shooting.
Nov 9, 2022 13:13Prosecution delivers closing arguments in Colm Horkan murder trial
'Stephen Silver was not unwell, just very very angry', one of the final statements from the prosecution.
Nov 8, 2022 17:42Psychiatrist tells Colm Horkan murder trial jury that accused was not psychotic at time of shooting
Closing arguments are due to get underway tomorrow.
Nov 7, 2022 17:38Jury in Castlerea murder trial hears accused was warned to keep taking medication
Professor Henry Kennedy told the court that despite warnings from consultants, the accused ceased taking his medication almost immediately following serveral instances of treatment
Nov 3, 2022 17:45Colm Horkan murder trial hears further evidence from psychiatrist who assessed accused
Doctor Brenda Wright of the Central Mental Hospital interviewed the 46-year-old over the course of several weeks.
Nov 1, 2022 17:40Prosecution complete cross examination of Colm Horkan murder accused
The 46 year old bike mechanic spent his second day giving evidence to the jury in his trial at the central criminal court today.
Oct 27, 2022 17:15Colm Horkan murder trial jury conclude viewing Garda interviews with accused
Interviewing detectives revealed that the accused had come into contact with the victim close to 17 years previous
Oct 25, 2022 17:35Colm Horkan murder accused describes moments around fatal shooting
This afternoon the jury witnessed video footage of a further interview of Stephen Silver in connection with the fatal shooting on June 17th 2020.
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