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Five jailed for 'sadistic' and 'cruel' torture of young woman over false drug accusation

Date
2025-07-30

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

Five men were sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for the false imprisonment and assault causing harm of Natalie Ennis at Henrietta House, Dublin 7, on September 26, 2024. All defendants pleaded guilty to the charges, with additional counts taken into consideration. Judge Pauline Codd described the incident as sadistic and cruel, noting the victim was beaten, burned, cut, and threatened. Braxton Rice, identified as the main ringleader, received a 15-year sentence, with the final 12 months suspended on strict conditions. Sean Conroy, described as a main mover, was sentenced to 13 years, with the final 12 months suspended on strict conditions. Mark McMahon, who facilitated the offence by providing his flat, received a 12-year sentence. His son, Mark Keogh, was jailed for nine years. Kian Walshe, who transported the victim and shared a recording of the attack, received an 11-year sentence, with the final two-and-a-half years suspended on strict conditions. The judge backdated all sentences to the date each man entered custody. She highlighted the aggravating factors, including the premediated nature of the attack and the defendants' bail status, while acknowledging their guilty pleas and personal circumstances.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Five jailed for 'sadistic' and 'cruel' torture of young woman over false drug accusation. Charges or matters: false imprisonment and assault causing harm to the woman at Henrietta House on September 26, 2024. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

September 26, 2024 Incident
2025-07-30 Publication

Why: She said the men would walk into the next room so they had more space in order to run at the victim with speed while assaulting her. CNI source report