Prosecution closes case in Kilkenny postmaster shooting trial

The prosecution has closed its case in the trial of a Chinese national who killed a Kilkenny postmaster following a raid on a post office which netted him more than €13,000.

Prosecution closes case in Kilkenny postmaster shooting trial
Thu, 22 Nov, 2007 - 13:23

The prosecution has closed its case in the trial of a Chinese national who killed a Kilkenny postmaster following a raid on a post office which netted him more than €13,000.

Shu Shen (aged 25), formerly of The Old Rectory, New Ross, Co Wexford admits the manslaughter of Alan Cunniffe, 32, on December 8, 2006 but he denies his murder.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: KilkennyPlace: New Ross,Place: John’s GreenPlace: ChinaPlace: IrelandPlace: DublinPlace: BelfastPerson: Shu ShenPerson: Alan CunniffePerson: Alex OwensPerson: Director of Public ProsecutionsPerson: ShenPerson: OwensPerson: JusticePerson: Paul CarneyPerson: SergeantPerson: Frank McKennaPerson: Paul Coffey SCPerson: GardaíPerson: CunniffePerson: CoffeyPerson: Michael MaloneyPerson: MaloneyPerson: DetectivePerson: Liam MaherOrganisation: The Old RectoryOrganisation: DPPOrganisation: Central Criminal Court at DublinOrganisation: ShenOrganisation: Dublin Immigration Council
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