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Woman (45) admits killing man (30) but denies murder
Summary
Ms Paula Farrell, 45, admitted killing 30‑year‑old Wayne McQuillan in her Drogheda home on New Year's Day 2014. She denied murder, pleading not guilty to that charge but guilty to manslaughter. The plea was rejected, and Mr Justice Michael White called a jury of eight women and four men to hear her trial, which will last about 12 days and begin before Ms Justice Carmel Stewart on Tuesday afternoon.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Woman (45) admits killing man (30) but denies murder. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to his manslaughter at that address on January 1, 2014. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 1, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- New Year's Day Other
- 2019-07-08 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murder but guilty to his manslaughter at that address on January 1, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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