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Woman accused of murdering her former partner has trial date set
Summary
A 41‑year‑old woman, Mercy Peters, originally from Sierra Leone, faces trial for the murder of her former partner, 42‑year‑old Tyrone McKenna, who was killed on 17 July at their shared home in Marlay Court, Rathfarnham. The case was heard before the Central Criminal Court, and Mr Justice Paul Carney set the trial for 20 June 2016.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Woman accused of murdering her former partner has trial date set. Charges or matters: murdering 42-year-old Tyrone McKenna on July 17 at the house they had shared in Marlay Court, Rathfarnham. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- July 17 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 20th, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-12-15 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering 42-year-old Tyrone McKenna on July 17 at the house they had shared in Marlay Court, Rathfarnham (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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