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Date set for retrial in Valerie French Kilroy case

Summary

A man accused of murdering his wife at their home in County Mayo will face a retrial at the Central Criminal Court later this year. James Kilroy, aged 49, of Kilbree Lower, Westport, is charged with the murder of Valerie French Kilroy between June 13 and 14, 2019. His initial trial collapsed earlier this month after an unexpected and complex matter arose during proceedings. Justice Mary Ellen Ring discharged the jury on March 20. Mr Kilroy had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. The retrial has been scheduled for November 6, 2023. A case management date of June 30, 2023 was set to allow correspondence between the defence and the Director of Public Prosecutions. Transcripts from the earlier trial were granted to the defence.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Date set for retrial in Valerie French Kilroy case. Charges or matters: murdering mother of three Valerie French Kilroy (41) at their home between June 13, 2019 and June 14, 2019, both dates inclusive. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• June 13, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
• June 14, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
• March 20 Hearing Or Sentence
• November 6, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
• June 30 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2023-03-27 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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