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Grandson admits killing grandad
Summary
A 23‑year‑old man, Christopher O'Callaghan, has admitted killing his grandfather, Joseph O'Callaghan, aged 66, on 2 July 2018 in Douglas, Cork. He pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter. The plea has been accepted by the State. O'Callaghan, who lives at Woodview, Pinecroft, Grange, Douglas, remains on continuing bail. He will appear again before the Central Criminal Court on 11 May for a sentence hearing, where evidence of the killing and reports by relatives will be considered, and probation and welfare reports will be presented to the court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Grandson admits killing grandad. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- July 2, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 11 Adjournment
- 2020-03-11 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Outcome: Mr O'Callaghan, with an address at Woodview, Pinecroft, Grange, Douglas was remanded on continuing bail and will appear before the court again on May 11 when evidence of the killing and reports by relatives of the victim will be heard.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Galway's Lane
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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