Dublin man Keith Byrne charged with strangling girlfriend Kirsty Ward with a hair straightener cord in Spain.

Keith Byrne, a 32-year-old Dublin man, is charged with murdering his girlfriend, Kirsty Ward, in a Spanish hotel room by strangling her with a hair straightener cord. The incident occurred after Ward ended their eight-month relationship following an argument. Spanish prosecutors seek a 21-year prison sentence if Byrne is convicted. Byrne maintains his innocence, stating he found Ward dead when he returned to the room to retrieve his belongings. The case is expected to proceed with the Spanish state and potentially Kirsty's family as prosecutors.

November 12, 2024
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