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Killer is living with deceased's widow and child, court hears
Summary
David Shanley, 47, of Courtown Harbour, Gorey, Co. Wexford, admitted to killing a 42‑year‑old man on Christmas Eve 2014 and pleaded guilty to manslaughter. He has been on bail since the High Court charged him, with conditions that he reside at his parents' address. However, he has been living with the deceased's widow and daughter at the widow's house, a situation that has caused concern for the family. Shanley is a carer for his partner, who has serious health problems and is receiving ongoing treatment in hospital. The court heard that a probation report was not yet completed, so sentencing was deferred. The case was adjourned to next Thursday morning to consider a variation of the bail conditions. The judge expressed dissatisfaction with the current bail arrangement but deferred to the bail judge's decision. The matter remains pending. David Shanley pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Killer is living with deceased's widow and child, court hears. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of John Lawlor on December 24 or 25, 2014 at Ballinatray Lower, Courtown Harbour. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- December 24 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 2014 Incident
- Christmas Eve Other
- 2016-07-22 Publication
Why: " Mr Gageby explained that his client had no previous convictions and he accepted that this was a case which "had to go one way as there had been a loss of life. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of John Lawlor on December 24 or 25, 2014 at Ballinatray Lower, Courtown Harbour (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: The matter was adjourned until next Thursday morning.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Courtown
- High Court
- Murt Whelan from Enniscorthy Garda Station
- Enniscorthy
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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