Facebook messages indicate guilt, says prosecutor

The jury in the trial of a Waterford man charged with the 2012 murder of Martin Brophy has been told that if they are satisfied the accused assaulted Mr Brophy in the manner described in Facebook messages, then it is clear the accused is guilty of murder.

William Moran, aged 20, of Connolly Place, Waterford City is charged with murdering Brophy, 22, at the old Waterford Institute of Technology building between May 19 and May 21, 2012. He has pleaded not guilty to the charge.

In his closing speech, Michael Delaney, prosecuting, reminded the jury Mr Moran admitted to his presence at the scene.