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State drops all charges against double killer Derek Boyd's partner

Date
2026-07-30

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

The Director of Public Prosecutions has decided not to pursue a re-trial and has dropped all charges against Chantelle Harcourt, the partner of double killer Derek Boyd. Harcourt was accused of impeding Boyd's prosecution by making a false statement to gardai. Boyd, who was jailed for life earlier this week, had previously been serving the suspended part of his sentence for killing his sister. Harcourt, who was on trial, had pleaded not guilty to the charge. The State's case was that Harcourt knew about the events that occurred in Boyd's home and deliberately avoided telling the truth to officers. After a three-week trial, the 11 jurors were unable to reach a verdict on the single count against Harcourt. The trial judge remanded Harcourt on continuing bail. Today, the prosecuting counsel informed the court that the DPP was not seeking a retrial and that a nolle prosequi would be entered on the charge against Harcourt. Harcourt was then discharged from the indictment.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: State drops all charges against double killer Derek Boyd's partner. Charges or matters: murdering Mr Carroll at the defendant's home on June 9, 2024. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

June 9, 2024 Incident
July 22 Incident
2026-07-30 Publication

Case subjects

Derek Boyd

Background Person

Charges: murdering Mr Carroll at the defendant's home on June 9, 2024 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: Last Tuesday, Boyd was given the mandatory term of life imprisonment and told that his sentence for the manslaughter of his sister Sandra four years ago would now be referred back to the Circuit Court.