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Man (22) pleads guilty to murder of Christopher Hall (65) in his Dublin home
The judge directed the preparation of a victim impact report and remanded Maughan in custody until July 8
Christopher Hall
A 22-year-old man pleaded guilty at a Central Criminal Court pre-trial hearing yesterday to murdering a father of two in his north Co Dublin home nearly three years ago.
Owen Maughan of Dun Saithne Avenue, Balbriggan was charged with murdering Christopher Hall (65) at his home in Dun Saithne Green, Balbriggan, Co Dublin between November 23 and 24 2021, both dates inclusive.
The prosecution case was led by senior counsel Garret Baker, while Philipp Rahn SC headed up the defence team.
Christopher Hall
The pre-trial hearing, which commenced before Mr Justice Paul McDermott at the Central Criminal Court on Friday, was expected to last two-and-a half weeks.
However, yesterday afternoon Maughan indicated he wished to be arraigned and entered a plea of guilty to the single charge on the indictment of murdering Mr Hall.
The judge directed the preparation of a victim impact report and remanded Maughan in custody until July 8, when it is expected that he will be sentenced to the mandatory term of life imprisonment.
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