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Schizophrenic who tried to murder teen camper must live with mother upon release
Summary
A 28‑year‑old man with paranoid schizophrenia was sentenced to nine years in prison for attempting to murder a 17‑year‑old camper and assaulting two of the victim's friends. The judge suspended the final six years of the sentence on the condition that the offender live with his mother upon release and comply with strict conditions, including medication, abstaining from alcohol and drugs, attending probation and welfare appointments, and engaging with recovery services. He will be released after three years, remain under probation supervision for the remaining six years, and must not leave the family home without court consent. The mother, Margaret Corbett, agreed to manage the situation and to inform authorities if the offender stops taking his medication. The judge emphasised that the offender's severe mental illness significantly diminished his responsibility at the time of the attack. The sentence was imposed by Mr Justice Michael White. The unnamed 28-year-old pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Schizophrenic who tried to murder teen camper must live with mother upon release. Charges or matters: the attempted murder of the 17-year-old on June 27, 2016 at the Hellfire Club on Dublin's Montpelier Hill. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 27, 2016 Incident
- 2018-07-31 Publication
Why: " Mr Justice White explained that there had been mention of anti-social behaviour during his time in the Central Mental Hospital. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: the attempted murder of the 17-year-old on June 27, 2016 at the Hellfire Club on Dublin's Montpelier Hill (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A 28-year-old schizophrenic, sentenced to nine years in prison for attempting to murder a teenager camping with friends, will be released from prison after three years on condition he lives with his mother. He imposed a sentence of nine years, with six years suspended on specific conditions, which he finalised today.
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Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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