News - Stephen Silver

Jury begins deliberations in Castlerea murder trial

The trial has taken seven weeks of evidence to reach this stage.

Nov 15, 2022 12:56

Castlerea Garda murder trial jury told to assess case on evidence not emotion

The trial is entering its final stages having started in early October

Nov 10, 2022 17:56

Jury in Colm Horkan murder trial told it can return one of three verdicts

The judge has informed the jury that they may return verdicts of capital murder, murder or manslaughter.

Nov 10, 2022 13:05

Castlerea Garda murder trial hears call from defence not to convict on capital murder charge

Barrister Roisin Lacey, told the jury it 'would be highly unfair to convict Mr silver of capital murder or any alternative murder' and championed the work of her own psychiatric expert witness, Dr Brenda Wright over the prosecution's Professor Henry Kennedy

Nov 9, 2022 17:45

Defence begins closing arguments in Colm Horkan murder trial

The jury heard claims that the accused was disconnected from reality on the night of the shooting.

Nov 9, 2022 13:13

Prosecution delivers closing arguments in Colm Horkan murder trial

'Stephen Silver was not unwell, just very very angry', one of the final statements from the prosecution.

Nov 8, 2022 17:42

Psychiatrist tells Colm Horkan murder trial jury that accused was not psychotic at time of shooting

Closing arguments are due to get underway tomorrow.

Nov 7, 2022 17:38

Psychiatrist claims Roscommon murder accused showed purposeful actions on night of shooting

Professor Kennedy stated that Silver had an intact recollection of the events, was able to perceive his surroundings and understand the nature and quality of his actions.

Nov 4, 2022 08:53

Jury in Castlerea murder trial hears accused was warned to keep taking medication

Professor Henry Kennedy told the court that despite warnings from consultants, the accused ceased taking his medication almost immediately following serveral instances of treatment

Nov 3, 2022 17:45