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Woman tells court that life was 'torn about' by ex's devastating attack
Summary
Stephanie Hoey, 33, told the court that a 23‑year‑old ex‑partner, Conor Murphy, punched her in the eye during an unprovoked attack at her Clondalkin home, causing a blow‑out fracture and permanent vision loss. She described the assault as "foaming at the mouth" and detailed the severe physical injuries, including the need for hip bone graft surgery, ongoing migraines, nerve and muscle damage, and PTSD. Murphy had previously pleaded guilty to assault causing serious harm, burglary and knife possession. Judge Orla Crowe set a headline sentence of ten years, then imposed seven and a half years in prison with the final 18 months suspended, and ordered probation for one year after release. Hoey's victim impact statement highlighted how the attack has torn her life apart, affecting her mental health, daily functioning and her daughter's well‑being. The court noted Murphy's drug use and prior convictions, and that he had been in custody since May 2023.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Woman tells court that life was 'torn about' by ex's devastating attack. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 20, 2021 Incident
- May 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2018 to 2020 Incident
- 2024-01-18 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 Crowe sentenced Murphy to seven and a half years in prison and suspended the final 18 months.
Places mentioned
- Edenmore Avenue
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Ms Hoey's house
- Ear hospital
Topics
Burglary Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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