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Roo Redmond's sister 'naive' to help then-parter evade arrest for murder, lawyers say

Summary

Rachel Redmond, 35, appeared before the Central Criminal Court for sentencing after being convicted of attempting to impede the apprehension of Wayne Cooney, who was convicted of murdering Jordan Davis. Redmond pleaded not guilty at trial but now accepts the jury's verdict. Counsel Dominic McGinn SC described her actions as "naive" and driven by a relationship with Cooney, rather than deliberate criminal intent. He highlighted her solid work record, including roles as a beautician and in security, and noted she wrote an apology to the Davis family. The court heard that Redmond helped Cooney evade arrest by driving him from the scene of the May 2019 shooting in Darndale and arranging his stay at the Clayton Hotel. Mr Justice Paul Burns adjourned the matter to next Monday to deliver sentence. The report also notes that in April 2024, Redmond's brother, Robert "Roo" Redmond, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to murder Jordan Davis. Robert Redmond, a career criminal with 99 previous convictions, received a mandatory life sentence in 2022 for the murder of Barry Wolverson in Swords in 2020.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Roo Redmond's sister 'naive' to help then-parter evade arrest for murder, lawyers say. Charges or matters: murder; conspiracy to murder Jordan Davis. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

When:

• May 22, 2019 Other
• January 17, 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2025-05-12 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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