Ross Outram told gardaí he had lumps on his head after victim Paddy Lyons hit him
, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Mr Lyons at Loughleagh, Ballysaggart, Lismore, Co Waterford, at a time unknown between February 23rd and 26th, 2017.
Under cross-examination by Michael O’Higgins SC, defending, Supt Pettit said he was aware that Mr Outram had cuts and scrapes to his hands and he remembered being shown photos of the accused’s knuckles while he was in custody. “The injuries he pointed out were more of an evidential nature than of a serious nature,” replied Supt Pettit, adding that he was satisfied that gardaí took steps to record the accused’s injuries.
The court has heard that Mr Outram claimed he had taken up to 100 Xanax tablets on the day in question, which he had sourced from the internet.Mr O’Higgins asked Supt Petitt how long it takes for Xanax “to pass through” one’s system. The witness said he did not know. “How could you have reached a conclusion if you did not know?” interjected the barrister.
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