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Bail for killer who was living with deceased's widow

Summary

In a Central Criminal Court hearing on 28 July 2016, Justice Paul Butler granted bail to David Shanley, 47, who admitted to a Christmas Eve killing. Shanley pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to the manslaughter of John Lawlor, who died on 24 or 25 December 2014 at Ballinatray Lower, Courtown Harbour. The State accepted the plea. Shanley had previously been on bail from the High Court but was found to have breached conditions by living at his partner's address rather than his parents' home. His partner is the deceased's widow, who is receiving ongoing hospital treatment, and Shanley is her carer. The bail terms now require Shanley to reside with his parents. The case was adjourned to 10 October 2016.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Bail for killer who was living with deceased's widow. 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
• October 10 Hearing Or Sentence
• July 22 Incident
• December 2014 Incident
• Christmas Eve Other
• 2016-07-28 Publication

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Topics

Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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