James Kilroy convicted of murder as appeal set for 2027

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James Kilroy was convicted of murdering his wife at the Central Criminal Court on 26 July 2024. The jury rejected his insanity defence after about two hours of deliberation.

Kilroy is serving a life sentence, and his appeal against conviction is scheduled to be heard on 19 January 2027. The appeal was listed for directions at the Court of Appeal on 17 July 2026.