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Brothers weep as they are jailed for life for gunman's murder

Date
2018-07-18

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

Two brothers, Jason Bradley (20) and Dean Bradley (24), were sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Neil Reilly, a 36‑year‑old mechanic, on 18 January 2017. The murder occurred after Reilly had previously broken into the Bradley home and shot at their house. Jason inflicted seven chop wounds on Reilly with a sharp weapon before Dean drove over the deceased, causing fatal crush injuries. A third brother, Ryan Bradley, pleaded guilty to impeding the investigation and will be sentenced later. The brothers' father, Paul Bradley, was found not guilty of murder. The sentencing hearing took place in the Central Criminal Court, where Justice Paul Coffey imposed a life sentence on Jason and Dean, noting their remorse and the impact on Reilly's family. The case highlighted the violent confrontation that led to Reilly's death and the subsequent legal proceedings against the Bradley brothers.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Brothers weep as they are jailed for life for gunman's murder. Charges or matters: impeding the investigation into Mr Reilly's death. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Acquitted

When:

January 18, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
July 31 Adjournment
December 2016 Other
Christmas morning Other
2018-07-18 Publication

Case subjects

Ryan Bradley

Convicted Person

Charges: impeding the investigation into Mr Reilly's death (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Finding: Acquitted

Outcome: Acquitted; At a sentence hearing in the Central Criminal Court, Mr Justice Paul Coffey said there is only one penalty to be imposed for murder and sentenced Jason and Dean to imprisonment for life.; Mr Justice Coffey said he wished to consider Ryan's sentence and remanded him on bail until July 31.