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Man (55) pleads guilty to Emma McCrory murder

Date
2025-10-06
Stage
Charge Or Pretrial
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

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:

Case subjects

Emma McCrory

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.

George Turner

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

Secondary Mention
Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court
Residence
Address Area
  • Howth Road

Topics

Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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