Amy McAuley jailed for faking her death to avoid trial

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Amy McAuley, 35, pleaded guilty to forgery, theft, attempted deception and attempting to pervert the course of justice, including a false death notification submitted in January 2023.

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court sentenced her to four years in prison, with the final 12 months suspended.

The case was recorded in October 2025.