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Dublin man to be sentenced for repeated rape of his former partner's daughter
Summary
In March 2015, a Dublin man, Henry Crowe, aged 57, was sentenced for repeatedly raping his former partner's daughter, Majella Cahill, between 1988 and 1992. The victim, who was 11 to 15 years old during the offences, had previously pleaded guilty to five rape charges. Crowe pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court and was remanded in custody until his sentencing. Cahill's victim impact statement detailed a childhood marked by neglect, abuse by her grandfather, and ongoing sexual assault by Crowe, who began a relationship with her mother and raped her daily. She described severe emotional trauma, including depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, and her efforts to seek counselling. Crowe had no prior convictions and expressed remorse, offering to apologise to Cahill for his crimes.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dublin man to be sentenced for repeated rape of his former partner's daughter. Charges or matters: five sample charges of raping Majella Cahill on dates between November 23, 1988 and December 31, 1992. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 23, 1988 Adjournment
- December 31, 1992 Adjournment
- April 13 Adjournment
- November 2011 Incident
- May 2013 Incident
- 2015-03-09 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: five sample charges of raping Majella Cahill on dates between November 23, 1988 and December 31, 1992 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Mr Justice Paul Carney remanded Crowe, who also has an address of Tirellan Heights, Galway city, in continuing custody until April 13, next for sentence.; Mr Justice Paul Carney remanded Crowe, who also has an address of Tirellan Heights, Galway city, in continuing custody until April 13, next for sentence.
Places mentioned
- Blackditch Road
- Tirellan Heights
- Galway city
- Central Criminal Court
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