Courts / Cavan / Report
Woman accused of double lake murder asked about taking out boat, witness tells trial
Summary
A woman accused of murdering two men inquired about borrowing a boat on Lough Sheelin the day before the deceased were last seen alive, the Central Criminal Court has heard. Ruth Lawrence, 45, of Patricks Cottage, Ross, Mountnugent, Co Meath, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Anthony Keegan and Eoin O'Connor between April 22 and May 26, 2014. A landlord told the court that Ms Lawrence asked about taking a boat out on April 21, 2014, and subsequently borrowed an electric engine, which she said was needed because her boyfriend had a bad back and could not manage rowing. The witness stated the engine was returned the following day with minimal battery usage. The prosecution alleges Ms Lawrence and her boyfriend worked together to kill the two men, whose bodies were discovered bound and wrapped on Inchicup Island on May 26, 2014. The trial, before Mr Justice Tony Hunt and a jury, continues.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Woman accused of double lake murder asked about taking out boat, witness tells trial. Charges or matters: murdering Anthony Keegan (33) and Eoin O'Connor (32) at an unknown location within the State on a date between April 22, 2014 and May 26, 2014, both dates inclusive. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- April 22, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 26, 2014 Other
- December 2013 Other
- December 19, 2013 Other
- April 21, 2014 Other
- April 23 Other
- April 29 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 21 2014 Other
- 2025-10-10 Publication
Why: "Maybe she wanted some shelter but no reason was given," he added. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Anthony Keegan (33) and Eoin O'Connor (32) at an unknown location within the State on a date between April 22, 2014 and May 26, 2014, both dates inclusive (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- The house
Topics
Related court reports
- 'Ruth of all evil': double murderer Lawrence gets two life terms
- Jury to continue deliberations for fifth day in woman's double murder trial
- Jury in woman's double murder trial given majority verdict option
- Jury in woman's double murder trial cease deliberations for weekend
- Jury considering verdicts for second day in Ruth Lawrence double murder trial
- Jury deliberating in woman's double murder trial
If a fact, identity, locality or legal outcome needs review, email the newsroom with this report's details prefilled.
Email a correction request