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Garda murder 'a waste of a good man for such an evil and pointless act'
Summary
Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe was shot dead during a robbery at Lordship Credit Union on 25 January 2013. Aaron Brady, 28, was convicted of capital murder and robbery of €7,000. Brady faces a mandatory life sentence with a minimum of 40 years for the murder. Mr Justice Michael White is hearing evidence and will prepare a sentence for the robbery. Donohoe's parents, Hugh and Peggy, said his death was a waste of a good man and expressed their grief at the hearing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Garda murder 'a waste of a good man for such an evil and pointless act'. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- January 25, 2013 Incident
- 2020-10-14 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; For the capital murder offence he faces the mandatory sentence of life imprisonment with a minimum time served of 40 years.
Places mentioned
- New Road
- Crossmaglen
- Armagh
- Lordship Credit Union
Topics
Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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