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Retired soldier who killed prostitute placed "no value" on her life and had "no respect for the dignity of her body", family tell court
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing, the nephew of 37‑year‑old Marie Greene delivered a victim impact statement. He described the murder that took place on 13 February 2011, when Greene was taken to Anagorta Bog outside Athlone, brutally killed and her body dumped in a ditch. The statement highlighted the family's anguish, the loss of a beloved aunt, and the subsequent death of Greene's brother John, who died 21 days later. The nephew emphasized that the killer had shown no respect for Greene's life or body, and that the family endured further pain when Greene's character was portrayed negatively in the media. He urged the court to deliver an appropriate sentence for the person responsible for the cruel and callous killing. The hearing also noted that retired defence forces member Jimmy Devaney was acquitted of murder but found guilty of manslaughter, with sentencing pending. The statement was read on behalf of Greene's grandmother, mother, and extended family. The unnamed 37-year-old pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Retired soldier who killed prostitute placed "no value" on her life and had "no respect for the dignity of her body", family tell court. Charges or matters: murdering Marie Greene in Westmeath on February 13, 2011. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Acquitted
When:
- July 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 13, 2011 Adjournment
- July 30 Adjournment
- Monday November 16 Adjournment
- February 2011 Incident
- 2015-11-02 Publication
Why: "When Winnie saw her in the coffin she said she could not recognise her beautiful 37-year-old daughter because she looked about a hundred years old," he said. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Marie Greene in Westmeath on February 13, 2011 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Acquitted
Outcome: Acquitted; Today Ms Justice Heneghan said there was a "large amount of material" she needed to consider from this morning and she would sentence Devaney on Monday November 16.; Four months ago Ms Justice Margaret Heneghan remanded Devaney in custody and adjourned sentencing until today.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Millbrook Avenue
- Athlone
- of Athlone Garda Station
- Athlone
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