Appeal bid over jailing for murder of ex-soldier

A Limerick man jailed for life for the murder of a 71-year-old retired soldier, whom he knew and whose fires he would light in his home, has moved to appeal his conviction.

Appeal bid over jailing for murder of ex-soldier

Christopher McNamara, aged 24, of Good Shepherd Villas, Pennywell Rd, Limerick had pleaded not guilty to the murder of James Boyce, aged 71, at St Munchins St, St Mary’s Park in Limerick between March 6, 2011, and March 7, 2011.

The two-week trial heard McNamara had confessed to the killing of Mr Boyce to his mother. McNamara would tend to the property of the 71-year-old, lighting his fire and assisting in domestic needs.

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