Courts / Limerick / Report

Steve Collins indicates his family may return to Ireland

Date
2014-07-15

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Limerick

Summary

Wayne Dundon (36) and Nathan Killeen (24) were sentenced to life imprisonment at the Special Criminal Court after being found guilty of murdering Roy Collins, a 35-year-old father of two. The court found that Dundon, of Lenihan Avenue, Prospect, ordered the murder from prison, while Killeen, of Hyde Road, Prospect, acted as the getaway driver for gunman James Dillon. Both defendants had previously pleaded not guilty to the charges. The victim was shot in the chest while operating Coin Castle Amusements at Roxboro Road Shopping Centre in Limerick on April 9, 2009. Following the sentencing, Roy Collins' father, Steve Collins, stated that his family might return to Ireland now that the perpetrators are jailed. He described the ten-year legal process as a nightmare that has finally ended, expressing gratitude to the gardai, the legal team, and the public for their support. Collins emphasized that his family had been forced into exile and protected by bulletproof vests due to threats from criminal gangs. He encouraged others in similar situations to trust the justice system rather than succumb to criminal pressure, noting that the diligence of the gardai and the credibility of witness testimony were crucial to securing this outcome. The matter was concluded with the imposition of life sentences on both accused.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Steve Collins indicates his family may return to Ireland. Charges or matters: murdering the 35-year-old father of two, who was engaged to be married. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

April 9, 2009 Other
2014-07-15 Publication

Why: " "I'd like to think that some day we can come back and try to rebuild our lives back here again because this is our home. CNI source report

Case subjects

Unnamed 35-year-old

Defendant

Charges: murdering the 35-year-old father of two, who was engaged to be married (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: Steve Collins, the father of murdered businessman Roy Collins, has indicated that his family might return to Ireland now that his son's murderers have been jailed for life. He was speaking outside the Special Criminal Court, after Wayne Dundon and Nathan Killeen were jailed for life having been found guilty of murdering the 35-year-old at the amusement arcade he ran in Limerick.