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67-year-old admits to Galway killing
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing, a 67‑year‑old man from Mervue pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter for the killing of 38‑year‑old Christopher McGrath in Galway city. The body was discovered at the defendant's home on 12 March 2017, with a neck wound. The Director of Public Prosecutions accepted the plea. Judge Michael White adjourned sentencing to November and remanded the defendant on continuing bail.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 67-year-old admits to Galway killing. Charges or matters: manslaughter for killing a man in Galway city more than two years ago; murder but guilty to manslaughter when the charge was put to him at the Central Criminal Court. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- March 12th 2017 Adjournment
- 2019-07-26 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: manslaughter for killing a man in Galway city more than two years ago; murder but guilty to manslaughter when the charge was put to him at the Central Criminal Court (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Mr Justice Michael White adjourned sentencing until November and remanded Mr Lenihan on continuing bail.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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