Miller Pacheco jailed for murder of Bruna Fonseca in Cork

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Miller Pacheco was jailed for life for murdering Bruna Fonseca at the Central Criminal Court in Cork on 23 January 2026. The murder took place in his flat on Liberty Street on New Year’s Day 2023.

A jury found Pacheco guilty on 22 January 2026 after deliberating for one hour and two minutes. He had denied murdering Ms Fonseca.

At sentencing, the judge said Pacheco had failed to let Ms Fonseca move on after their relationship ended. His counsel said Pacheco accepted the verdict and would not appeal.