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Man to stand trial accused of murdering mother of four
Summary
A 29‑year‑old man, Danny Whelan, who has no fixed abode but was formerly of Thomas Street, Waterford, is charged with the murder of Samantha Walsh, a 31‑year‑old mother of four. Walsh was found dead in an apartment on Thomas Street on 28 April. The Central Criminal Court set the trial for 2 October 2018, with a two‑week duration.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man to stand trial accused of murdering mother of four. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- April 27 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 28 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 2, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-10-23 Publication
Case subjects
Danny Whelan
Accused
Places mentioned
Secondary Mention
Address Area
- Thomas Street
Court Venue
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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