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Man (55) pleads guilty to Emma McCrory murder
Summary
A 55‑year‑old man, George Turner of Fairview, pleaded guilty to the murder of Emma McCrory, a mother‑of‑two and fashion wholesale manager in her 40s, who was fatally injured when a blaze broke out in her Howth Road home on 15 December 2022. The case was heard at the Central Criminal Court, with sentencing scheduled for 10 October 2025 and Turner remanded in custody until that date.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man (55) pleads guilty to Emma McCrory murder. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- December 15, 2022 Adjournment
- Friday, October 10 Adjournment
- 2025-10-06 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Outcome: Turner entered a guilty plea to the charge, with the matter put back for sentencing by Mr Justice Paul McDermott to this Friday, October 10.
Accused
Outcome: Turner entered a guilty plea to the charge, with the matter put back for sentencing by Mr Justice Paul McDermott to this Friday, October 10.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Fairview Avenue
- Dublin
- Howth Road
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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