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Murder plotter scolded co-accused in secret recording
Summary
Dean Howe, 34, of Dublin 8, pleaded guilty to conspiring with others to murder Gary Hanley between September 15 and November 6, 2017. At a sentence hearing in the Special Criminal Court, the prosecution detailed Howe's alleged role in surveillance, supervising vehicles, collecting fuel, and instructing co-accused. Evidence included secret recordings where Howe scolded Joseph Kelly for "fucking up" and instructions to cover his face while buying petrol. The court heard that tracking devices were moved to Phoenix Park on September 15, 2017, where Howe was observed with others. On November 6, 2017, Kelly and Luke Wilson were arrested near Hanley's home with a loaded pistol and silencer. Luke Wilson, 24, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and unlawful possession of a Beretta, receiving an 11-year sentence. Alan Wilson, 39, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and was jailed for six years. Joseph Kelly, 35, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and a weapons charge, receiving a 12-year sentence. Howe, who has 37 previous convictions, has been in custody since May 2019. Mr Justice Tony Hunt adjourned Howe's sentencing to March 3 at 10.30am.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder plotter scolded co-accused in secret recording. Charges or matters: conspiring with others to murder Mr Hanley at a location within the State between September 15 and November 6, 2017; conspiring to murder Mr Hanley; unlawful possession of a Beretta, was jailed for 11 years; Alan Wilson was given six years and Joseph Kelly, who also admitted a weapons charge, was jailed for 12 years. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 15 Other
- November 6, 2017 Other
- August 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 6th, 2017 Incident
- September 17th, 2017 Incident
- September 15th, 2017 Other
- September 25th, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 2nd, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 4th, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 5th, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 26th, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 30th, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 27th, 2017 Incident
- April 2019 Incident
- May 13, 2019 Incident
- March 3 Hearing Or Sentence
- Christmas Other
- 2020-01-20 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: conspiring to murder Mr Hanley; unlawful possession of a Beretta, was jailed for 11 years; Alan Wilson was given six years and Joseph Kelly, who also admitted a weapons charge, was jailed for 12 years (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Luke Wilson, who also pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a Beretta, was jailed for 11 years; Alan Wilson was given six years and Joseph Kelly, who also admitted a weapons charge, was jailed for 12 years.
Convicted Person
Charges: conspiring with others to murder Mr Hanley at a location within the State between September 15 and November 6, 2017; conspiring to murder Mr Hanley; unlawful possession of a Beretta, was jailed for 11 years; Alan Wilson was given six years and Joseph Kelly, who also admitted a weapons charge, was jailed for 12 years (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Today, at a sentence hearing for Howe, the Special Criminal Court heard that Howe was involved in carrying out surveillance on Mr Hanley; supervised the use of several cars by him and his co-conspirators; was involved in the collection of fuel; and gave instructions to Mr Kelly. Mr Justice Tony Hunt said Howe will be sentenced on March 3 at 10.30am.
Convicted Person
Charges: conspiring to murder Mr Hanley; unlawful possession of a Beretta, was jailed for 11 years; Alan Wilson was given six years and Joseph Kelly, who also admitted a weapons charge, was jailed for 12 years (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Luke Wilson, who also pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a Beretta, was jailed for 11 years; Alan Wilson was given six years and Joseph Kelly, who also admitted a weapons charge, was jailed for 12 years. Today, at a sentence hearing for Howe, the Special Criminal Court heard that Howe was involved in carrying out surveillance on Mr Hanley; supervised the use of several cars by him and his co-conspirators; was involved in the collection of fuel; and gave instructions to Mr Kelly.
Convicted Person
Charges: conspiring to murder Mr Hanley; unlawful possession of a Beretta, was jailed for 11 years; Alan Wilson was given six years and Joseph Kelly, who also admitted a weapons charge, was jailed for 12 years (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Luke Wilson, who also pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a Beretta, was jailed for 11 years; Alan Wilson was given six years and Joseph Kelly, who also admitted a weapons charge, was jailed for 12 years.
Places mentioned
- Phoenix Park
- Special Criminal Court
- by appointment at Irishtown Garda Station
- Irishtown
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