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Trial date set for woman and teenager accused of murdering Scarlett Faulkner
Summary
A trial date has been set for a woman and a teenager who are accused of murdering Scarlett Faulkner, a mother of one, who died last March. Ms Faulkner, aged 29, passed away three weeks after an alleged assault that took place on the R494 at Birdhill, County Tipperary, on 21 March of this year. A 40-year-old woman and a 17-year-old girl have been charged with her murder, and the charges were brought earlier this month. Mr Justice Paul McDermott, who is presiding over the Central Criminal Court case list, has scheduled the trial for October 27 next. This development marks a significant step in the legal proceedings against the two accused individuals, who now face the prospect of a trial in the Central Criminal Court. The case has drawn considerable attention due to the tragic circumstances surrounding the victim's death and the serious nature of the charges against the defendants.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Trial date set for woman and teenager accused of murdering Scarlett Faulkner. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- 21 March Incident
- October 27 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2026-07-29 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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