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Mum-of-three who stabbed former lover to death wants to reenter society, lawyers tell court
Summary
A 33-year-old woman convicted of manslaughter appeared before the Central Criminal Court on Monday seeking to demonstrate her capacity for rehabilitation following her guilty plea to killing a former partner. The defendant, from Ballyconnell, County Cavan, fatally stabbed the 36-year-old man at a shared residence in February 2022. Her barrister submitted that she has achieved qualifications and engaged in prison programmes since her conviction, and expressed genuine remorse to the victim's family. The prosecution contended the offence warranted a headline sentence of ten to fifteen years, noting the use of a knife as a significant aggravating factor. The court heard the incident occurred during a period marked by heavy alcohol use among household members. The defendant carries 49 prior convictions, predominantly traffic-related, with no history of violent offences. Mr Justice Paul McDermott adjourned sentencing to the following Monday to allow further consideration of the matter.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Mum-of-three who stabbed former lover to death wants to reenter society, lawyers tell court. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- February 10, 2022 Incident
- Monday, October 14 Adjournment
- 2024-10-07 Publication
Why: He said that the reason for the killing remains a mystery but it took place during a "chaotic" period involving heavy drinking by Brennan and others with whom she was living, including the deceased. CNI source report
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