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Man admits trying to arrange woman's murder

Summary

In a Central Criminal Court hearing, 35‑year‑old Bryan Kennedy of Mount Tallant Avenue, Harold's Cross, pleaded guilty to soliciting Alan Leech to murder Clara Houdebrumette. The alleged solicitation occurred sometime between 1 October 2019 and 11 January 2020. Justice Eileen Creedon remanded Kennedy on continuing bail until 1 November, when sentencing is expected.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man admits trying to arrange woman's murder. Charges or matters: soliciting Alan Leech to murder Clara Houdebrumette on a date unknown between October 1 2019 and January 11 2020, both dates inclusive, within the State. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• October 1 2019 Adjournment
• January 11 2020 Adjournment
• November 1 Adjournment
• 2022-07-29 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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