McManus, Inquest into the Death of [2019] NICoroner 11 (17 September 2019)

McManus, Inquest into the Death of [2019] NICoroner 11 (17 September 2019)

The deceased, Kieran Michael McManus, died as a result of two close-range shotgun wounds to the chest and abdomen, sustained on 30 March 2013 while working as a Domino's Pizza delivery driver. The evidence, including eyewitness testimony, forensic analysis, and CCTV, established that the death was caused by an unlawful killing. Despite extensive police investigation, no individual has been charged or prosecuted for the murder.

Parties
Deceased: Kieran Michael McManus; Coroner: Coroner Mr Patrick McGurgan
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
17 September 2019
Procedural Posture
Inquest / Final Judgment
Outcome
Death by unlawful killing
Legal Topics
Inquest Into Death, Homicide, Forensic Evidence, Police Investigation
Coronial Law Criminal Law Inquest Into Death Homicide Forensic Evidence Police Investigation

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Parties

Kieran Michael McManus

Deceased

Coroner Mr Patrick McGurgan

Coroner

Procedural Posture

Inquest / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Cause and circumstances of the death of Kieran Michael McManus
  2. 2 Whether the death was a result of unlawful killing
  3. 3 Identification of possible motives and suspects

Ratio Decidendi

The deceased, Kieran Michael McManus, died as a result of two close-range shotgun wounds to the chest and abdomen, sustained on 30 March 2013 while working as a Domino's Pizza delivery driver. The evidence, including eyewitness testimony, forensic analysis, and CCTV, established that the death was caused by an unlawful killing. Despite extensive police investigation, no individual has been charged or prosecuted for the murder.

Court Disposition

Death by unlawful killing

Orders

  • Death registered as caused by shotgun wounds of chest and abdomen.
  • No further orders issued.