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Woman tells of devastating injuries following attack by ex
Summary
Stephanie Hoey, 33, told the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court that a violent attack by her former partner, Conor Murphy, left her with permanent vision loss and ongoing PTSD. Two years ago, Murphy struck her with a closed fist, causing a blow‑out fracture of her left eye socket. Hoey required surgery that used bone from her hip to repair the eye socket and cheekbone, yet she continues to suffer nerve and muscle damage, double vision, and constant flashbacks. She described her life as "torn apart," noting that her daughter has also endured trauma. Hoey said she had been unable to leave or stay in her home for a long time, and that her only sense of safety returned after Murphy's arrest. Murphy, 23, had previously pleaded guilty to assault causing serious harm, burglary and possession of a knife. The case was adjourned to 20 December for mitigation and finalisation.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Woman tells of devastating injuries following attack by ex. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- August 20, 2021 Incident
- December 20 Adjournment
- 2018 to 2020 Incident
- 2023-10-26 Publication
Why: She said her daughter had missed out on two years of her childhood and experienced the same trauma as she had because the child was worried about her mother and how she was coping. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Orla Crowe adjourned the case to December 20 for mitigation and finalisation.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Edenmore Avenue
- Dublin
- Ms Hoey's house
- Ear hospital
Topics
Burglary Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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