A judge at the Central Criminal Court today directed a jury to find one of two men accused of murdering a 65-year-old woman Joan Casey not guilty due to insufficient evidence.
Conor Grogan (26), of Avonbeg Park, Tallaght, Dublin, and Timothy Rattigan (26), of St Dominick’s Terrace, Tallaght, Dublin, have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Casey (65) at Avonbeg Park on April 3rd, 2004.
Mr Justice Paul Carney told the jury of six men and six women that defence counsel had made submissions relating to the evidence heard in the case.
"I have ruled that there was insufficient evidence for the case to proceed against Conor Grogan," Mr Justice Carney said.
He directed the jury to find Mr Grogan not guilty of murder.
The trial continues against Timothy Rattigan from St Dominic's Terrace in Tallaght.