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Teenage boy admits to killing Lorcan O'Reilly
Summary
A 16‑year‑old, who cannot be named, admitted stabbing 21‑year‑old Lorcan O'Reilly to death after a Halloween bonfire. At an arraignment in the Central Criminal Court, the accused pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter. The plea was accepted by the prosecution. The boy was 14 when the killing occurred.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Teenage boy admits to killing Lorcan O'Reilly. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to Mr O'Reilly's manslaughter inside the Oliver Bond flats complex in Dublin during the early hours of November 1, 2015. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- November 1, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-11-21 Publication
Why: The 16-year-old, who cannot be identified because of this age, had originally been charged with Mr O'Reilly's murder and a trial date had been set. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murder but guilty to Mr O'Reilly's manslaughter inside the Oliver Bond flats complex in Dublin during the early hours of November 1, 2015 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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