Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5040Murder · Co. Dublin

Brother of murdered Jennifer Poole pays tribute on her 28th birthday

Jennifer Poole, 24, was stabbed to death by her ex, Gavin Murphy, in 2021 at her apartment in Finglas, Dublin. Murphy is serving a life sentence for her murder, and her brother has marked what would have been her 28th birthday.

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  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced2 Oct
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJennifer Poole was stabbed to death by her ex, Gavin Murphy. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe killing took place in her apartment on Melville Drive, Finglas, north Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceMurphy is serving a life sentence for her murder. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherJennifer was 24 when she was killed. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherJennifer was unaware Murphy had a history of abusive behaviour. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMurphy had a conviction for assaulting a former partner. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherJennifer's family later learned she had been living in fear of her abusive partner. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Oct2024
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Jennifer Poole's brother pays emotional tribute on her 28th birthday

    Tribute article about a 2021 killing already resolved by a life sentence. It adds the family's campaign for a domestic violence register and 'Jennie's Law', with no new development in the criminal case.

    victim, Jennifer Poole, 24, female, irish (judged from name)Jennifer Pooleconvicted, Gavin Murphy, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gavin Murphy