Grace Miano committed for treatment after insanity murder verdict

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Grace Miano was committed to the Central Mental Hospital for continued treatment after a murder verdict at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 11 October 2021. The jury had found her not guilty of murdering Limbani ‘Robert’ Mzoma by reason of insanity.

A consultant psychiatrist recommended that Miano remain in the hospital’s care. The report said she had made progress and gained insight into her illness, while remaining at risk of relapse.

The court committed Miano under the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006 for ongoing treatment by a multidisciplinary team. She had been charged with murdering Mzoma in Foxrock, Dublin, on 1 November 2018.