Prosecution alleges Nikita Burns and Alan Vial acted together with intention of causing serious harm to 66-year-old
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 23-year-old woman played “no act nor part” in the killing of a 66-year-old man whose body was found near the bottom of the Sliabh Liag cliffs in Co
He contended Mr Vial’s account, in which he described Ms Burns as having struck Mr Wilkin with a rock, was inconsistent with the evidence. He said Mr Vial was a “murderer telling lies”. Shane Costelloe SC, for Mr Vial, will deliver his closing speech to the jury of seven women and five men after Mr Lawlor. Mr Justice Paul McDermott will deliver his charge to the jury once closing speeches have finished.
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