Prosecution said evidence against co-accused Nikita Burns shows ‘clearest possible case of murder’
Nikita Burns of Carrick, Co Donegal and Alan Vial of Drumanoo Head, Killybegs, Co Donegal both deny the murder of Robert 'Robin' Wilkin on June 25th, 2023. Photograph of Mr Vial: NW NewspixA man accused of murdering 66-year-old Robert “Robin” Wilkin is a “cynical liar” who is attempting to make fools of a jury, a prosecution barrister has said.
The lawyer said Mr Vial is a “devious, calculated, cynical liar” who, after his lies to gardaí were exposed, manufactured a story to fit with the book of evidence.Perennial eligibility debate over rugby’s project players rears up again Mr Condon reminded the jury that two witnesses gave uncontested evidence of hearing Ms Burns admit to using a rock to “batter” a man’s face. A third witness had made a recording of Ms Burns describing how she used a rock during a fight and saying “we threw him” off Sliabh Liag.
The prosecution’s case against both is supported by DNA, CCTV, blood spatter analysis and the self-serving lies told by each of the accused, he said.
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