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Hazel Waters pleads guilty to killing her two-year-old son

Date
2017-05-08
Stage
Charge Or Pretrial
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

Dublin woman Hazel Waters, 46, pleaded guilty to manslaughter of her two‑year‑old son, Muhammad Hassan Khan, who was found dead with stab wounds in their home on 16 October 2014. She denied murder but admitted manslaughter. The plea was accepted by the State. Defence counsel Brendan Grehan SC noted psychiatric reports would be submitted and issues of diminished responsibility considered. Justice Patrick McCarthy adjourned sentencing to 23 May.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Hazel Waters pleads guilty to killing her two-year-old son. Charges or matters: the manslaughter of her two-year-old son; murdering Muhammad Hassan Khan between 15-16 October, 2014. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

Case subjects

Hazel Waters

Accused

Charges: the manslaughter of her two-year-old son; murdering Muhammad Hassan Khan between 15-16 October, 2014 (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: Justice Patrick McCarthy adjourned sentencing until May 23.

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court

Topics

Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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