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Man pleads guilty to murdering mum-of-four
Summary
A 30‑year‑old man, Danny Whelan, pleaded guilty to the murder of Samantha Walsh, a 31‑year‑old mother of four, in Waterford. The offence occurred on or about 28 April 2017 at an apartment on Thomas Street. Whelan, who has no fixed abode, was arraigned at the Central Criminal Court without a jury. The judge directed a victim impact statement and remanded him in custody pending sentencing. He will receive a mandatory life sentence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man pleads guilty to murdering mum-of-four. Charges or matters: murdering a mother-of-four in Waterford last year. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 28th April 2017 Adjournment
- 2018-10-02 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering a mother-of-four in Waterford last year (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He remanded him in custody for sentence on a date not yet finalised.; He remanded him in custody for sentence on a date not yet finalised.
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