Ex-Irish Army Ranger accused of stabbing infant

An ex-Irish Army Ranger and former sanctions inspector in Iraq stabbed to death an 18-month-old infant by slashing the baby's neck so forcefully that it cut into the cervical bone, it was alleged in the Central Criminal Court today.

Ex-Irish Army Ranger accused of stabbing infant
Wed, 24 Apr, 2002 - 15:26

An ex-Irish Army Ranger and former sanctions inspector in Iraq stabbed to death an 18-month-old infant by slashing the baby's neck so forcefully that it cut into the cervical bone, it was alleged in the Central Criminal Court today.

Mr John Reilly (32) of Crooksling, Brittas, Co Dublin has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Oisin Reilly-Murphy at Kiltalown Road, Jobstown, Tallaght, co Dublin on 5th June 2000

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