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Inquest Nears Climax: Coroner to Address Noah Donohoe Jury
24 Jun
Summary
- Coroner's charge to the jury is expected to start on Thursday.
- Noah disappeared six years ago on June 21, 2020, and was found days later.
- The inquest has heard no evidence of other parties involved in Noah's death.
The coroner overseeing the Noah Donohoe inquest is scheduled to commence his charge to the jury on Thursday. This pivotal moment follows the disappearance of 14-year-old Noah on June 21, 2020, with his body discovered six days later.
Mr. Justice Rooney will address the eight-man, two-woman jury. His charge is anticipated to extend beyond Thursday, given the extensive evidence presented over five months. He emphasized the urgency, stating, "We have to start tomorrow, we're running out of time."
Noah disappeared after cycling from his South Belfast home and was last seen near Northwood Road, close to a waste ground culvert. He had abandoned his bicycle and was found naked. His body was discovered over 600 metres downstream in the tunnel system.
The inquest has scrutinized the maintenance of the culvert and the police investigation. Noah's mother had expressed concerns about his mental health and safety days before he went missing. CCTV footage showed Noah leaving his home alone early on June 21, 2020, walking barefoot, and returning hours later without his flip-flops or headphones.
