Christopher Judge pleads guilty to Stephen Ring’s murder; sentencing hearing set for March 27

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Christopher Judge, 42, pleaded guilty to murdering Stephen Ring at an address in Clonard, Co Wexford, on October 15, 2024. The Central Criminal Court said he will receive the mandatory life sentence, with sentencing adjourned to March 27 for victim impact statements to be prepared.

Ring’s body was found in Carrigfoyle Quarry after remaining there for 13 days. Jane Corcoran, who had already been jailed for six years for helping move Ring’s remains and giving falsehoods to gardaí, was identified in the report as having assisted Judge.