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'I'm going to f**king murder you': man jailed for vile threats to ex
Summary
A 44‑year‑old Dublin man was jailed for 12 months after pleading guilty to threatening to kill his former partner in June 2019. He sent dozens of abusive messages, including the threat "I am going to f**king murder you." The judge described his conduct as "reprehensible and vulgar" and ordered him to have no contact with the victim for ten years, stay away from her home, and remain under probation supervision for 12 months after release. He received an 18‑month sentence with the final six months suspended. The victim, who suffered post‑traumatic stress and panic attacks, said the threats caused her great suffering and forced her to leave her job. The defendant, who has 71 prior convictions, was also ordered to engage in offence‑focused programmes. The judge noted his behaviour had harmed both the victim and her child.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'I'm going to f**king murder you': man jailed for vile threats to ex. Charges or matters: two making a threat to kill or cause serious harm to his former partner in June 2019. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 2019 Other
- June 15, 2019 Other
- 2023-07-19 Publication
Why: In a victim impact statement, the woman said the anxiety and fear she suffered because of the man was like "a living hell". CNI source report
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Defendant
Charges: two making a threat to kill or cause serious harm to his former partner in June 2019 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A man who threatened to murder his former partner and sent her dozens of abusive and threatening messages has been jailed for 12 months for what a judge called his "reprehensible and vulgar" behaviour. He was sentenced to 18 months in prison with the final six months suspended and ordered to remain under the supervision of the probation services for 12 months on his release.
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