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Man admits to murdering mother, attempted murder of father
Summary
A 32-year-old man from Ballyconnell, County Cavan, has pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder before the Central Criminal Court. Danny Heyneman admitted to the murder of Annie Heyneman at a family home in Kilnavart on January 11, 2025, and to attempting to murder Henk Heyneman at the same address on that date. Prosecution senior counsel Gerardine Small indicated that victim impact statements would be presented to the court. The defence counsel requested that education and governors' reports be prepared and indicated an intention to rely on psychiatric evidence during sentencing. Mr Justice Paul McDermott adjourned the case to May 19 for sentencing, at which time the court will hear background evidence, victim impact statements, and the prepared reports.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man admits to murdering mother, attempted murder of father. Charges or matters: a charge that he murdered Annie Heyneman at that address on January 11, 2025. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- January 2025 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 11, 2025 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 19 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2026-04-27 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: a charge that he murdered Annie Heyneman at that address on January 11, 2025 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Places mentioned
Topics
Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime
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