A Jury will resume deliberations this morning after being sent to a hotel last night following the trial of two Limerick brothers accused of the murder of their sister's boyfriend.
Mr John Murray (26), of Clarina Park, Ballinacurra-Weston, Limerick, and his brother, Mr Gerard Murray (19), of Garryglass Avenue, Ballinacurra-Weston, have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Mr Edward Waters (19), formerly of Columcille Street, King's Island, Limerick, at a house in Clarina Park on December 1st, 1997.
Their sister, Ms Sharon Murray, had been in a relationship with Mr Waters since she was 12 and had two children with him. Ms Murray gave evidence that Mr Waters was violent towards her and her children and that on the night of the killing her brothers came to her aid.
Mr Justice Kinlen recalled the jury to give it further legal directions three times after it retired at noon yesterday. Following requisitions from both defence and prosecution counsel, the judge redirected the jury on the law relating to provocation and self-defence.
Mr Waters was struck with a knife on the face and forearm, and a third stab wound fatally injured him, causing his lung to collapse.