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Woman found not guilty of murdering her partner by reason of insanity committed to Central Mental Hospital
Summary
Caroline Roche, 52, of Ballyedmond Monamolin, was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the murder of her partner Walter Plunkett, 84, on 20 June. A report read to the court on 30 June detailed her treatment at the Central Medical Hospital in Dundrum. Dr Paul O'Connell, a forensic psychiatrist, noted that trial‑related stress had caused short‑term destabilisation but that her mental state had improved and she remains psychotic. Mr Justice Barry White ordered her commitment to the hospital.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Woman found not guilty of murdering her partner by reason of insanity committed to Central Mental Hospital. Charges or matters: murdering Walter Plunkett (84) by reason of insanity. Procedural stage: finding. Findings: Not guilty by reason of insanity
When:
- June 20 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-06-30 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Walter Plunkett (84) by reason of insanity (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Not guilty by reason of insanity
Outcome: Not guilty by reason of insanity
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