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Man admits to murdering brother in 'tragic case'
Summary
A 31‑year‑old Gerard Lynch of Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick, pleaded guilty to the murder of his brother Willie Lynch on 30 December 2017 at Main Street, Pallaskenry. Lynch, wearing a black t‑shirt and black tracksuit bottoms, was represented by barrister Mark Nicholas SC, who described the case as a "tragic case" involving a family. The mandatory penalty for murder is life imprisonment, but Mr Nicholas indicated he would present certain matters to the court that might be considered in a different forum in the future. A sentence hearing is scheduled for Monday, 11 October.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man admits to murdering brother in 'tragic case'. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 30, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- Monday, October 11 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2021-05-20 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Although the mandatory penalty for murder is life imprisonment, Mr Nicholas said he would like to put certain matters before the court that might be used in a "different forum in the future".
Places mentioned
- Main Street
- Pallaskenry
- Limerick
- Main Street
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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