2023-11-30
Mum-of-four jailed for life after she admits murdering two of her children in car fire
Stage: Sentence
Outcome: Mr Gillane, representing Ms Eagar, said that this is a case "where there are sensitivities and I am instructed not to put anything of that nature before you." Passing sentence, Mr Justice McDermott said that the court is "not a place where the devastation and loss and grief that is clearly caused by these offences can in any way be diminished. It will do little to reduce the suffering and loss of those here but that is the order of the court." He imposed a life sentence in respect of each count of murder. "I can only express my commiserations to everyone concerned and to all who loved and cherished Thelma and Mikey," he concluded.