Case-subject index

Court reports mentioning Nikita Burns

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2026-02-20

Sliabh Liag murderers get appeal date

Stage: Appeal

Plea: Not guilty

2025-03-07

Family 'overwhelmed' by Sliabh Liag pair's lack of remorse

Stage: Sentence

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: Nikita Burns were found guilty of 66-year-old Mr Wilkin's murder on Thursday and today Mr Justice Paul McDermott sentenced both to the mandatory term of life imprisonment. Following Ms McAleer's statement, Mr Justice Paul McDermott offered his condolences to the family before imposing the mandatory life sentences in respect of each defendant.

2025-03-06