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Man to go on trial in April charged with murdering mother and attempting to murder father
Summary
Danny Heyneman, a 32-year-old man from Kilnavart, Ballyconnell, County Cavan, has been charged with the murder of Annie Heyneman and the attempted murder of Henk Heyneman. The alleged offences are said to have occurred at the family home in Kilnavart on January 11, 2025. Heyneman is currently accused of these crimes, and the charges remain alleged or contested. The matter is at the pre-trial stage, with no plea entered, finding made, or sentence imposed. The case is listed for trial at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin on April 13. A mention date has also been scheduled for February 18 at the same court. No finalisation, adjournment, or disposal has been recorded for this procedural stage. All allegations are attributed to the charges brought against the accused, and no conviction has been established. The report reflects the current status of the case as it proceeds toward trial.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man to go on trial in April charged with murdering mother and attempting to murder father. Charges or matters: the murder of Annie Heyneman and the attempted murder of Henk Heyneman at the family home in Kilnavart on January 11, 2025. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- January 11, 2025 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 13 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 18 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2026-02-04 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of Annie Heyneman and the attempted murder of Henk Heyneman at the family home in Kilnavart on January 11, 2025 (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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