Patricia O'Connor sentencing hearing hears son's victim impact statement

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Richard O'Connor gave a victim impact statement at a sentencing hearing concerning the murder of his mother, Patricia O'Connor, in May 2017. The proceedings were reported on 22 June 2020.

Kieran Greene, the partner of Patricia O'Connor's daughter, was convicted of murder and given the mandatory life sentence. Gus O'Connor, Louise O'Connor, Stephanie O'Connor and Keith Johnston were due to be sentenced for impeding Greene's apprehension or prosecution, knowing or believing he had carried out the murder.

Richard O'Connor said his ability to trust people had changed and that the lies told to him had led to many sleepless nights. He said his mother was a kind, caring and loving person. Her sister, Colette Barry, said the family remained in disbelief at the murder.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.