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Man who killed intruder outside home attacked in prison, court hears
Summary
Patrick Murphy, a 37-year-old man who admitted to stabbing 20-year-old Jordan Ronan to death outside his home, is now on 23-hour lockup for his own protection after being attacked in prison. Murphy claimed he was defending his family and property when he stabbed Ronan, who was found in his front driveway. Murphy's dog alerted him to the presence of Ronan, and he rushed out of his home armed with a kitchen knife. CCTV footage showed Murphy telling his partner that Ronan was breaking into their car. A jury found Murphy not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter. Ronan's partner, Lauren Geraghty, who was six weeks pregnant with their first child, delivered a victim-impact statement expressing her grief and the loss of their future together. Ronan's father, Stephen Packenham, spoke of his son's wish to meet his daughter and the devastation of identifying his body. Sabrina Ronan, Ronan's mother, thanked those who provided first aid to her son. The pathologist testified that the stab wound was 18cm deep and caused cardiac arrest within minutes.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man who killed intruder outside home attacked in prison, court hears. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 26 July 2024 Incident
- 16 March Other
- 2026-02-16 Publication
Why: Mr Kennedy earlier said his client's partner had decided not to attend court today (MON) "because she was concerned for her own safety". CNI source report
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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