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Son of Miriam Burns further remanded in custody

RedFM News
RedFM News

01:50 25 Aug 2022


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A son of Miriam Burns, who was murdered in her home in Killarney, has been further remanded in custody on theft charges at Tralee District Court in Co Kerry.

51 year old Billy Burns of no fixed abode, is accused of theft and the unauthorised taking of a vehicle in Killarney in October last year.

A murder inquiry was launched after Ms Burns' body was discovered at her home in Killarney on August 15th.

Tralee District Court was told Billy Burns was still not in a position to provide an address which would enable him to avail of bail conditions.

His solicitor Pádraig O’Connell told the court that he had made over 30 queries including to facilities in Cork, Limerick and Dublin but that he was unable to get a place for Mr Burns.

Judge Alec Gabbett remanded Mr Burns in custody to Cork Prison to appear again by video link at Tralee District Court on September 7th.

Mr Burns remains eligible for bail should a suitable address become available before that time.


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