2018-10-23
Jury finds man guilty of "savage" murder of Dermot Byrne
Stage: Sentence
Outcome: She added: "Both his life and dignity were taken in an absolutely savage way that is unbearable to think about." Walsh's life sentence is insignificant compared to the "tragedy that arrived on our doorstep that day." Ms Justice Eileen Creedon sympathised with Mr Byrne's family and commended Shawna for making the statement. Ms Justice Creedon sentenced him to the mandatory life imprisonment for Mr Byrne's murder and seven years for stealing a bank card, Zippo lighter and keys from the man he had beaten to death.