17-year-old boy pleads guilty to Lorna Woodnutt's murder in Co Offaly; sentencing under The Children's Act.

17-year-old teenage boy, who cannot be identified due to his age, pleads guilty to the murder of Lorna Woodnutt in Co Offaly last year. The incident took place at a residential property on September 29th, 2023. As a minor, the mandatory life sentence for murder does not apply. The teenager's case will be handled under The Children's Act, and a formal process will be conducted to proceed with his sentencing.

July 08, 2024
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