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Father admits to murdering daughter (8) and attempted murder of her mother
Summary
In a brief arraignment at the Central Criminal Court, 35‑year‑old Muhammed Al Shaker Al Tamimi pleaded guilty to murdering his eight‑year‑old daughter, Malika Al Katib, and attempting to murder her mother, Aisha Al Katib, on 1 December 2024 at Lower William Street, New Ross. Mr Justice Paul McDermott adjourned the case to 15 December for evidence and a statement from Ms Katib and her family. The defendant faces a mandatory life sentence for murder.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Father admits to murdering daughter (8) and attempted murder of her mother. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- December 1, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 15 Adjournment
- 2025-10-10 Publication
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Lower William Street
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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