Defence in Kerry murder trial accuses prosecution of 'racist talk of honour killing'

A defence counsel told the court: 'What I do take exception to in terms of the prosecution is this kind of dog whistle rhetoric, describing this as an honour killing.'

The late Thomas Dooley. The jury was told today: 'However you decide, Siobhán Dooley will be without a husband, the Dooley children will be without a father.' Picture via Facebook

The prosecution in the Tralee cemetery murder trial was accused by a defence lawyer of employing “racist talk of honour killing, talk of medieval violence”, which had no place in the case.

Tom Creed, senior counsel for Thomas Dooley Sr, said in his closing speech: “This is a tragic case. There are no winners in this case. However you decide, Siobhán Dooley will be without a husband, the Dooley children will be without a father. Your decision has to be based on evidence and viewed dispassionately.