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'My husband murdered our two little boys in Ireland – then I read his chilling email'
Murder
Kathleen Chada, whose former husband Sanjeev Chada murdered her sons Eoghan and Ruairí 13 years ago this month, has spoken out after the killer applied for parole
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'My husband called me after murdering our sons in Ireland – I'll never forget his words'
Parole Board
Sanjeev Chada was handed two mandatory life sentences in 2014 after pleading guilty to murdering his little boys, Eoghan and Ruairí, but he has now applied for parole after serving 12 years
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Ruthless Dublin killer applies for parole after 27 years as health declines
Irish Prison Service
Sources say Gerald Dunne (49), who brutally murdered Liam Thompson in Dublin’s Dolphin’s Barn in January 1999, now uses a vocal aid to help him speak after he became critically ill over a year ago.
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Wife killer Brian Kearney dealt blow as family pulls out of planned visit outside prison walls
Irish Prison Service
The visit, which would’ve seen Kearney meeting relatives at a property in West Dublin, was suddenly cancelled by those relatives, just days before it was supposed to go ahead.
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Mum of murder victim Siobhan McLaughlin reveals cancer battle and fears she will need security if killer Brian Kearney is freed
Parole Board
The Irish Mirror has also learned that killer Brian Kearney has been moved in recent days to a new cell which he shares with a notorious assassin
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Wife killer Joe O’Reilly threatened to sue after Parole Board once again refused release from prison
Crime
Joe O’Reilly, who murdered his wife Rachel at their home in Dublin, in October 2004, was formally told last week that he was being denied his freedom for the fourth time
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Probation officer transferred after 'positive' parole report on killer Joe O’Reilly
Parole Board
Evil Joe O’Reilly, 51, who battered his spouse Rachel to death in their home in Naul, Co Dublin, in October 2004, is currently being considered for parole for the third time
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Triple murderer Brian Hennessy loses bid for freedom as family of victims tell of 'huge relief'
Kilkenny
Hennessy, who brutally murdered mum Sharon Whelan (30) and her two daughters Zarah (7) and Nadia (2) on Christmas Day 2008, learned of his failed bid for freedom this week
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Father of Siobhan McLaughlin says he hopes killer Brian Kearney only ever leaves prison in a body bag
Parole Board
Yesterday, the McLaughlin family were officially informed that Kearney (62) who strangled his wife Siobhan (38) to death with a wire flex 17 years ago, had been refused by the Parole Board in his latest bid for freedom
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Evil wife killer Brian Kearney refused latest bid for parole
Parole Board
The Irish Mirror has learned that Kearney (62), who strangled his wife Siobhan (38) to death with a wire flex 17 years ago, was this week refused by the Parole Board in his latest bid for freedom
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Brother of slain mum blasts sentencing of triple killer Andy Cash: 'Two lives have been ignored'
Tallaght
Exclusive: Cash was handed down three ‘life’ sentences, that are to run at the same time - and John Whelan said his family's plight was similar to the horror case
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Triple killer Brian Hennessy to appear before Parole Board within days - just before anniversary of murders
Kilkenny
Christmas Day will be the 15th anniversary of the horrific day that he brutally murdered tragic mum Sharon Whelan and her two girls Zarah and Nadia at their home in Windgap, Co Kilkenny
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Evil wife killer Brian Kearney won't get out of jail for several years as he engages with parole board
Irish Prison Service
He never admitted or apologised for her death after he was found guilty in 2008
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Many of Ireland's most notorious killers to remain locked up over delay in parole process
Parole laws
Veronica Guerin's assassin Brian Meehan, Limerick crime boss Dessie Dundon and evil killer rapist Michael Murphy are among a large number of long term 'lifers' who can't get release dates
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Heartbroken mum Kathleen Chada says killer dad's parole plea is 'insult' to sons' memory
Crime
EXCLUSIVE: “They were loving, caring, kind children who loved their lives, their families and each other unconditionally"
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Average time spent in custody for life sentence in Irish prisons is just over 17 years
Prisons
The annual report of Ireland's Parole Board for 2018 has been published
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Distraught sister of murdered Siobhan Kearney hits out at parole board as it recommends killer Brian Kearney be allowed out on day release
Prisons
Sicko Brian, 61, who is serving a life sentence at Dublin’s Wheatfield Prison, has been refused parole but the board has suggested that he be considered for neutral venue visits with his family
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Heartbroken mum of murdered Carlow woman Ciara Campbell begs for help to keep 'twisted evil monster' in jail
Carlow
Exclusive: "I am fearful for women’s lives and anyone vulnerable”
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Katie Piper struggles to sleep following news acid attack thug could be released from jail within WEEKS
Katie Piper
Stefan Sylvestre was handed a life sentence for throwing acid in her face in 2008
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Katie Piper acid attack thug could be released from jail within weeks after serving eight years of life sentence
Katie Piper
Stefan Sylvestre was jailed indefinitely in 2009 for the horrendous attack that left Katie scarred for life
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Katie Piper acid attack thug wants freedom after just six years in prison
Katie Piper
Stefan Sylvestre, 27, hopes to convince officials he poses no risk to the public after serving the minimum term ordered by his sentencing judge
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John Lennon's killer Mark Chapman is refused parole for the eighth time
John Lennon
The former Beatle's widow Yoko Ono had opposed Chapman's release and the three-member parole board agreed to keep him behind bars
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