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Date set for James Kilroy's third murder trial
Summary
James Kilroy, 50, will face a third trial for the alleged murder of his wife, Valerie French Kilroy, 41, at the Central Criminal Court. Mr Justice Paul McDermott set the new trial date for May 29, 2024, following the collapse of the second trial last week. The previous proceedings, which had heard two weeks of evidence, were halted because an expert witness was unable to complete their testimony. The defence is currently seeking a replacement for that witness. Mr Kilroy had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the killing of Ms French Kilroy at their rural home in Kilbree Lower, Westport, Co Mayo, between June 13 and June 14, 2019. The jury in the collapsed trial heard evidence that Ms French Kilroy died from strangulation with a ligature, blunt force trauma to the head, and a stab wound to the neck. As the matter is at the trial stage and has been adjourned for a future date, it has not been concluded or finalised. No sentence or finding has been recorded for this procedural stage.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Date set for James Kilroy's third murder trial. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 29, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 13, 2019 Other
- June 14, 2019 Other
- 2023-11-28 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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