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Kriegel murderer Boy B submits three grounds of appeal
Summary
The Court of Appeal has listed an appeal against the conviction of an unnamed 15-year-old, referred to as Boy B, who was unanimously found guilty of murdering 14-year-old Ana Kriegel in May 2018. Boy B, who was 13 at the time, lured the victim from her home to a derelict house in Lucan where he was attacked by his friend, Boy A. Boy B was sentenced to 15 years detention, reviewable after eight years, with an earliest possible release date in June 2027. His co-accused, Boy A, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a review after 12 years for murder, plus eight years for aggravated sexual assault; no appeal has been lodged on Boy A's behalf. Boy B is appealing his conviction only, not the sentence. DPP counsel Brendan Grehan SC stated that three grounds of appeal were submitted, with the hearing scheduled for April 24. The President of the Court of Appeal, Mr Justice George Birmingham, confirmed that media will be present, but strict anonymity rules regarding the boys' identities, families, and schools remain in force. Boy B is currently detained at Oberstown Children Detention Campus, and arrangements for his transfer to court are being finalized. The matter is at the appeal stage, with the hearing set for a future date.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Kriegel murderer Boy B submits three grounds of appeal. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- April 3 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 24 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 2018 Incident
- March 13 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 2027 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2026 and 2028 Incident
- 2020-03-13 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Outcome: The 15-year-old, referred to in court as Boy B, was unanimously found guilty of murdering the "lonely and vulnerable" schoolgirl last June and was sentenced to 15 years detention, to be reviewed after eight years. Boy A was sentenced to life imprisonment with a review after 12 years, and eight years imprisonment for aggravated sexual assault.
Places mentioned
- Court of Appeal
- Central Criminal Court
- St Catherine's Park
Topics
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