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"This is our life sentence. For us there is no parole." Victim Impact Statement on behalf of Elaine O'Hara's family
Summary
In the Central Criminal Court, Frank O'Hara's two‑page victim impact statement was read by prosecution barrister Seán Guerin SC. He described his daughter Elaine as intelligent, emotionally vulnerable, and a future teacher who had earned a BA in Montessori Education. He recounted her disappearance in August 2012, initially presumed a suicide, and the subsequent discovery of her remains in September 2013, which shifted the investigation to murder. O'Hara expressed anguish over media coverage that he felt was insulting and over the questioning of his evidence's credibility. He highlighted unanswered questions about the circumstances of Elaine's death, including whether she was restrained or left to die alone. He concluded that the family's experience is a "life sentence" with no parole, emphasizing the ongoing pain and lack of closure.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "This is our life sentence. For us there is no parole." Victim Impact Statement on behalf of Elaine O'Hara's family. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- August 2012 Incident
- July 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 2013 Other
- Christmas Other
- 2015-04-20 Publication
Why: " He explained that, since his daughter died she had two more nieces, who would never know their aunt. CNI source report
Places mentioned
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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