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Woman pleads guilty to killing her eight-year-old son
Summary
Diane Ward, 45, of Charleville, pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the 2012 death of her eight‑year‑old son. She appeared at the Central Criminal Court, where she denied murder but admitted manslaughter. The Director of Public Prosecutions accepted the plea. Psychiatric evidence was not yet available, so sentencing was postponed to the following Monday to allow time for that evidence to be presented. Diane Ward pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Woman pleads guilty to killing her eight-year-old son. Charges or matters: murder but guilty of manslaughter. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 2014-03-18 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: murder but guilty of manslaughter (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Diane Ward (45) of Harrison Place, Charleville will be sentenced next Monday (24) to allow time for psychiatric evidence to be given to the court.
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