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Woman (48) cries as she admits killing partner
Summary
A 48‑year‑old woman, Olesja Hertova of Hastings Lawn, Balbriggan, admitted to unlawfully killing her partner, James Ryan, in North County Dublin last year. She pleaded guilty to manslaughter on 11 August 2024 and was arraigned today at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. She began crying when the charge was read and pleaded guilty. Her barrister, Bernard Condon SC, requested the earliest sentencing date. Judge Orla Crowe remanded her in custody for sentencing on 3 July 2025.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Woman (48) cries as she admits killing partner. Charges or matters: his manslaughter on August 11, 2024 at Hastings Lawn. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- August 11, 2024 Adjournment
- July 3, 2025 Adjournment
- 2025-05-19 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: his manslaughter on August 11, 2024 at Hastings Lawn (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Orla Crowe remanded Hertova in custody for sentencing on July 3, 2025.
Places mentioned
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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