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12/11/2008
Dublin Man Confesses To Killing Partner
The Dublin man accused of killing his partner while on holiday in Spain has confessed to the murder at a Spanish court.
The prosecution are seeking a 20-year sentence for the killing, which occurred three years ago in their holiday home near Alicante three years ago.
The 31-year-old Paul Hickey, originally from Darndale, was initially charged with murder of Celine Conroy as well as causing her gratuitous suffering.
In a plea bargain agreed by all four parties to the case, Mr Hickey has admitted only to killing her, denying the charge of causing her unnecessary suffering.
The jury in the case must now decide whether to accept the plea with the final decision on sentencing resting at the discretion of the judge.
(DW)
The prosecution are seeking a 20-year sentence for the killing, which occurred three years ago in their holiday home near Alicante three years ago.
The 31-year-old Paul Hickey, originally from Darndale, was initially charged with murder of Celine Conroy as well as causing her gratuitous suffering.
In a plea bargain agreed by all four parties to the case, Mr Hickey has admitted only to killing her, denying the charge of causing her unnecessary suffering.
The jury in the case must now decide whether to accept the plea with the final decision on sentencing resting at the discretion of the judge.
(DW)
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