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The 48-year-old woman accused of murdering her ex-husband in Macroom two years ago was found guilty of murder.
There were emotional scenes as the verdict was delivered.
The jury of seven women and five men went to court shortly before 12:30 pm after six hours and 17 minutes of deliberations that began on Friday.
They stayed together while the registrar, Michael Neary, asked them if they had reached a verdict that they all agreed on. The president of the jury replied: “Yes.” Mr. Neary then read: “You say the defendant is guilty of count 1. You say the defendant is not guilty of count 2.”
At this time, Rita O’Driscoll of Bridge Street, Bandon, County Cork, learned that she had been convicted of the murder of her ex-husband, Timmy Foley, 44, at 12 Dan Corkery Place, Macroom, County Cork, October 8. , 2018.
She was found not guilty of the charge of causing serious harm to the deceased’s brother, Jason Foley.
Judge Eileen Creedon postponed sentencing until 2 pm today.
Life imprisonment is mandatory for murder convictions.
Rita O’Driscoll’s daughter, Chantel, roared, “No, no, no.” when it became clear that his mother had been convicted of murder.
Then he told his mother who was sitting on the dock: “I love you mommy.” The defendant replied in a low voice: “I love you too.”
The defendant’s daughter then shouted, “May almighty Jesus Christ forgive you.” The defendant told his daughter: “Be strong.”
Later he added in a low voice, “I’ll be fine.”
Due to coronavirus restrictions, only two members of the deceased’s family and two of the defendant’s family were present for the verdict. The defendant’s daughter and sister were present. Two sisters of the deceased were present.
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