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"Menace to society" jailed for terrfiying burglary on home of woman (77)

Summary

Carl Freeman, aged 22, was sentenced to five years' imprisonment, back‑dated to January, for an aggravated burglary at a 77‑year‑old Dublin woman's home in Tallaght on 12 March 2013. The court noted the victim was left severely traumatised, fearing for her life and subsequently never returned to the house, now living with her daughter. Freeman pleaded guilty to the burglary and had 62 prior convictions, including dangerous driving, burglary and assault. The judge described him as a "menace to society" and imposed a five‑year term, with the court's decision reflecting the serious impact on the victim. The burglary involved the theft of jewellery, a TV, cash and other items, and the perpetrators used a stolen Audi A4 to escape. Freeman's defence highlighted his family's support and his history of drug abuse and ADHD. The court accepted his guilty plea as a genuine benefit to the victim.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: "Menace to society" jailed for terrfiying burglary on home of woman (77). Charges or matters: burglary at the woman's home in Tallaght on March 12, 2013. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• March 12, 2013 Incident
• 2017-07-27 Publication

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Burglary Drugs Road Traffic Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime

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