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'Pure evil': woman who posted on Facebook hoping for return of missing man had helped dumped his body in quarry
Summary
A woman who posted on Facebook expressing hope for the safe return of a missing man, while she had in fact helped dump his body in a quarry, was described as 'pure evil' by the victim's mother during a sentencing hearing. Linda Ring detailed the devastation her family faced after her son Stephen Ring was killed and his body was discarded in Carrigfoyle Quarry. Jane Corcoran, who had pleaded guilty to impeding the apprehension of another individual and assisting in moving the remains, was sentenced to be heard again in February. The court heard that Corcoran had posted on social media while knowing the victim was dead and had lied to gardai. The victim's mother expressed deep anger and sorrow, stating that Corcoran's actions were unforgivable and that she would be haunted by what she did. Corcoran had a previous conviction for theft and faces a maximum sentence of ten years. The victim's family described Stephen as a loving and generous individual, and his death has left them in deep grief.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Pure evil': woman who posted on Facebook hoping for return of missing man had helped dumped his body in quarry. Charges or matters: impeding the apprehension or prosecution of another individual, knowing or believing that person to have committed murder or another arrestable offence, by assisting in moving the remains of Stephen Ring from her home; assisting the offender by telling falsehoods to gardai. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- February 9 Adjournment
- October 17, 2024 Adjournment
- October 27 Other
- October 17 Other
- October 15, 2024 Other
- October 15 Other
- 2025-12-16 Publication
Why: When she finally got to see his body, she couldn't hold his hand because of the damage done by the water. CNI source report
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Defendant
Charges: impeding the apprehension or prosecution of another individual, knowing or believing that person to have committed murder or another arrestable offence, by assisting in moving the remains of Stephen Ring from her home; assisting the offender by telling falsehoods to gardai (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: When she finally got to see his body, she couldn't hold his hand because of the damage done by the water. "I am haunted by what I saw in the morgue," she said. "Photos don't bring me any comfort, only pain as all I see is what I saw in that morgue." She said her life is ruined and she will live with a sentence of grief until the day she dies.; Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo adjourned sentencing Corcoran until February 9, next year.
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