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Convicted murderer threatened mum over son's alleged debt

Summary

Wayne Cooney, 32, of Tallaght, pleaded guilty to demanding money from a mother in Raheny on 21 April 2019, claiming her son owed €11,000. He threatened her, saying they would return to collect. The woman, frightened, photographed him and reported him. Cooney had 26 prior convictions, including murder, firearm and ammunition offences. Judge Orla Crowe, hearing the case, noted the aggravating factors of his criminal history and the daylight setting, but also considered his guilty plea, apology and remorse as mitigating. She sentenced him to three years' imprisonment, adding to his existing life term. The court heard that the victim did not wish to give an impact statement, and that Cooney expressed shame and a desire to apologise. The case was heard in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Convicted murderer threatened mum over son's alleged debt. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• April 21, 2019 Incident
• 2023-04-25 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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