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Ruth Lawrence found guilty of murder of two men in 2014

Ruth Lawrence found guilty of murder of two men in 2014

The trial heard evidence that Lawrence had asked about taking a boat out on Lough Sheelin - where the deceased's bodies were eventually found - the day before the men were last seen alive.

Jury in trial of Ruth Lawrence can return alternative verdicts of assisting an offender

Jury in trial of Ruth Lawrence can return alternative verdicts of assisting an offender

Mr Justice Tony Hunt on Wednesday delivered his charge to the 12-person jury, in which he explained the legal principles that they will apply when considering the evidence.

Key double murder trial witnesses untrustworthy, defence argues

Key double murder trial witnesses untrustworthy, defence argues

Defence counsel called the foundations of the State's case "shaky" and describing it as the "slimmest of prosecution cases"

Double murder accused extradited from South Africa nearly a decade after bodies found, trial hears

Double murder accused extradited from South Africa nearly a decade after bodies found, trial hears

Ruth Lawrence trial hears a fire was burning at couple's house day after men last seen alive

Ruth Lawrence trial hears a fire was burning at couple's house day after men last seen alive

Witness says he is 'terrified' of Ruth Lawrence, who he said carried around 'a little black gun'

Witness says he is 'terrified' of Ruth Lawrence, who he said carried around 'a little black gun'

Key witness tells court it was Ruth Lawrence's boyfriend who murdered drug dealer and his friend

Key witness tells court it was Ruth Lawrence's boyfriend who murdered drug dealer and his friend

Ruth Lawrence trial hears drug dealer was likely shot in abdomen before fatal gunshot to head

Ruth Lawrence trial hears drug dealer was likely shot in abdomen before fatal gunshot to head

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Ruth Lawrence (45) has pleaded not guilty to murdering Anthony Keegan (33) and Eoin O'Connor (32) in 2014

Ruth Lawrence murder trial hears Dublin man died from gunshot wounds to head and neck

Ruth Lawrence murder trial hears Dublin man died from gunshot wounds to head and neck

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Ruth Lawrence (45) has pleaded not guilty to murdering Anthony Keegan (33) and Eoin O'Connor (32).

Fisherman tells Ruth Lawrence murder trial he noticed ‘dreadful smell coming off’ lake island

Fisherman tells Ruth Lawrence murder trial he noticed ‘dreadful smell coming off’ lake island

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Pat Smith, who is a former butcher, told Mr Michael O'Higgins SC, prosecuting, that he was fishing in a boat on Lough Sheelin with another man on May 18th 2014.

Woman (45) accused of murdering two men asked about taking boat out where bodies were found

Woman (45) accused of murdering two men asked about taking boat out where bodies were found

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

The witness said he told Ms Lawrence that another person living on the lake might have a cabin boat. "Maybe she wanted some shelter but no reason was given," he added.

Drug debt dispute led to double killing on Lough Sheelin, jury hears

Drug debt dispute led to double killing on Lough Sheelin, jury hears

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Ruth Lawrence denies killing two men found on lake island in 2014

Woman (45) on trial charged with double murder

Woman (45) on trial charged with double murder

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Ruth Lawrence, who is originally from Clontarf, is accused of the murder of Anthony Keegan (33) and Eoin O'Connor (32)