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Derek Boyd admits to unlawful killing of sister Sandra
Summary
Derek Boyd, aged 27, pleaded guilty via videolink in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to unlawfully killing his sister Sandra Boyd, who was shot at his home in Collins Place, Finglas, on 19 March. He also admitted unlawful possession of a semi‑automatic pistol and ammunition on the same date. The court, hearing Boyd in custody, ordered victim impact statements and a psychological report. Judge Martin Nolan adjourned sentencing to 28 November, when Boyd will appear in person.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Derek Boyd admits to unlawful killing of sister Sandra. Charges or matters: the unlawful killing of his sister who was fatally shot earlier this year; one count of unlawfully killing his sister, Sandra Boyd, at his home in Collins Place, Finglas on March 19 this year; one count of unlawfully possessing a semi-automatic pistol and one count of unlawfully possessing ammunition on the same date. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 19 Incident
- November 28 Adjournment
- 2022-10-07 Publication
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Defendant
Charges: the unlawful killing of his sister who was fatally shot earlier this year; one count of unlawfully killing his sister, Sandra Boyd, at his home in Collins Place, Finglas on March 19 this year; one count of unlawfully possessing a semi-automatic pistol and one count of unlawfully possessing ammunition on the same date (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Martin Nolan adjourned the matter for sentence on November 28.; Judge Martin Nolan adjourned the matter for sentence on November 28.
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