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65-year-old woman to be sentenced next week for materially assisting the killer of her husband
Summary
In a case heard at the Central Criminal Court, Vera McGrath, aged 65, pleaded guilty to materially assisting the killer of her husband, Bernard Brian McGrath, who was 43 at the time of his death. The offence involved the disposal of evidence linked to Bernard's manslaughter at Lower Coole, Westmeath, committed by Colin Pinder between 16 March and 18 April 1987. Mr Justice Paul Carney adjourned sentencing to the following Thursday and remanded Ms McGrath on continuing bail until that date.
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What: Report matter: 65-year-old woman to be sentenced next week for materially assisting the killer of her husband. Charges or matters: materially assisting the killer of her 43-year-old husband, Bernard Brian McGrath, by disposing of evidence connected with his manslaughter at Lower Coole, Westmeath; the charge and this plea was accepted by the prosecution. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 16th Adjournment
- April 18th 1987 Adjournment
- 2014-05-30 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: materially assisting the killer of her 43-year-old husband, Bernard Brian McGrath, by disposing of evidence connected with his manslaughter at Lower Coole, Westmeath; the charge and this plea was accepted by the prosecution (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: by Ruaidhri Giblin A 65-year-old woman will be sentenced next week for materially assisting the killer of her husband by disposing of evidence almost thirty years ago.; Mr Justice Paul Carney adjourned sentencing thisafternoon until next Thursday and he remanded Ms McGrath on continuing bail until that date.
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