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Native Irish speaker described how he 'smacked' grandfather's head with granite stone, cement block
Summary
The Central Criminal Court heard evidence that Derek Mulligan described attacking his grandfather Derek Burns with a granite stone and cement block. Mulligan has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to murder and also faces charges arising from incidents involving Catherine McDermott and the McFaddens in Donegal; the trial continues.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Native Irish speaker described how he 'smacked' grandfather's head with granite stone, cement block. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 19, 2023 Incident
- December 17 Incident
- December 10, 2023 Incident
- October 2023 Other
- December 9 Other
- December 17, 2023 Other
- 2026-03-24 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: She said Ferry was sentenced to 15 years in prison after he was convicted of serious sexual offending against several boys, including the accused.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- of Milford Garda Station
- Letterkenny
- Letterkenny Hospital
Topics
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