An inquest into the death of Detective Superintendent Colm Fox has uncovered the immense pressure he experienced during a high-profile murder trial at the time of his suicide in 2018. Witnesses, including fellow officers, reported that Fox felt overwhelmed by relentless demands from the defense team and was deeply troubled by the questioning of garda witnesses’ credibility. Evidence presented revealed a combination of stress from the trial and concerns for the investigation’s integrity, with colleagues noting significant changes in his demeanor leading up to his death.

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