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Young man who killed home intruder withdraws appeal against manslaughter conviction

Summary

Dean Kerrie, aged 23, withdrew his appeal against a manslaughter conviction after being found guilty of killing Jack Power, 25, during an intruder incident at Kerrie's home in Dunmore East, Waterford, on 26 July 2018. Kerrie had been tried twice for murder; the first jury could not reach a verdict, and the second jury convicted him of manslaughter. In the trial, Kerrie claimed he stabbed Power after the intruder attacked his mother, while Power's friend testified that Kerrie had a knife when Power was leaving the house. The judge noted uncertainty about the knife's provenance and imposed a four‑year, six‑month sentence, suspending the final year. Kerrie had pleaded not guilty to murder but accepted the manslaughter conviction and has now withdrawn his appeal at the Court of Appeal.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Young man who killed home intruder withdraws appeal against manslaughter conviction. Charges or matters: murdering 25-year-old Mr Power. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• July 26, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2025-01-23 Publication

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Stage Appeal Violent Crime

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