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Mum tells court she wonders if Jasmine McMonagle called out for family as she was beaten to death
Summary
At the Central Criminal Court in Monaghan, victim impact statements were heard in the case of Richard Burke, who pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Jasmine McMonagle on 4 January 2019 at Forest Park, Killygordon, County Donegal. The 28-year-old was found dead in her home following a three-hour standoff with gardaí. Burke, aged 32, had initially pleaded not guilty to murder but accepted responsibility for manslaughter. A jury unanimously returned a manslaughter verdict last month after hearing psychiatric evidence that Burke was suffering from a mental disorder substantially diminishing his responsibility. During today's hearing, Ms McMonagle's mother, Jacqueline, described the devastating impact on her family, whilst her daughter spoke of ongoing trauma and separation from her sibling. The court heard Burke has 23 previous convictions. Justice Paul Burns remanded him in custody pending sentencing on 22 May.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Mum tells court she wonders if Jasmine McMonagle called out for family as she was beaten to death. Charges or matters: the murder of Ms McMonagle at Forest Park, Killygordon on January 4, 2019 but guilty to manslaughter. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 4, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 22 Adjournment
- Christmas Incident
- 2023-04-18 Publication
Why: She said because of the actions of one person, Jasmine will never get to see her two daughters grow up and they will never get to have a happy life "free from fear and pain". CNI source report
Case subjects
Background Person
Charges: the murder of Ms McMonagle at Forest Park, Killygordon on January 4, 2019 but guilty to manslaughter (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Mr Justice Paul Burns remanded Burke in custody for sentence on May 22.; Mr Justice Paul Burns remanded Burke in custody for sentence on May 22.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Forest Park
- Central Mental Hospital
Topics
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