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Hazel Waters pleads guilty to killing her two-year-old son
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:
- 16 October Hearing Or Sentence
- October 16 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 23 Adjournment
- 2017-05-08 Publication
Case subjects
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
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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