Damien Heagney: Murder accused’s mobile in vicinity of reservoir

A prosecution barrister asked the witness about the “intermittent usage” of Mr McCourt’s mobile phone which was picked up on a cell site which covers the Pomeroy and Cappagh Reservoir areas at various times on 2, 3, and 4, January 2022.

When the expert was asked if it was “possible” that Mr McCourt’s mobile was “in the vicinity of the reservoir for short periods” during these timeframes, he replied “that is correct”.

The policeman was then questioned by a defence barrister and accepted the suggestion there were “limitations” with cell site analysis.

When asked if it was correct to say there was “no evidence that pinpoints” Mr McCourt’s phone at Cappagh reservoir, the witness agreed.

The defence barrister then asked that if his client’s mobile connected to a cell site in the Pomeroy area – which covered the reservoir – “that could indicate he was in a vehicle driving through that location on his way somewhere else”.

The witness again replied “that is correct.”