Ireland Case No. 23505Murder
Career criminals jailed for killing businessman with eight children
Multiple career criminals were sentenced to jail for the murder of a businessman who left behind eight children. A child's remark that they 'have to live without daddy' was highlighted in coverage of the sentencing.
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- Sentenced19 Dec
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Key facts
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- whatRobert Redmond, 34, is from Streamville Road, Kilbarrack, Dublin. (rte.ie)
- whatBernard Fogarty, 34, is from Cromcastle Court, Kilmore in Coolock, Dublin. (rte.ie)
- whatGerard Wildman was shot in the lower back on the same day but survived. (rte.ie)
- whatGerard Wildman was also shot in the lower back at Madigan's Yard on the same date. (irishtimes.com)
- whatWolverson had four children and three step-children. (thejournal.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- whatGerard Wildman was shot in the lower back at the same incident. (thejournal.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- whatAt the time of the shooting, his partner was expecting a child. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe pair burned out a Citroen C4 in Greenwood Estate, Dublin 13, minutes after the shooting. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatFogarty was seen on camera buying three fire logs from a Circle K petrol station the day before the shooting. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe Citroen C4 had cloned plates. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatGardaí noticed a smell of petrol from Fogarty's tracksuit bottoms and a lighter in his hand. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatAfter arrest, Fogarty attempted to wash his hands with Lynx shower gel at Coolock Garda Station before forensic testing. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereBarry Wolverson was shot at Madigan's Yard, Swords, Co Dublin. (rte.ie)
- whereRobert Redmond, 34, was from Streamville Road, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5. (thejournal.ie)
- whereBernard Fogarty, 34, was from Cromcastle Court, Kilmore, Coolock, Dublin 5. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe shooting took place on 17 January 2020. (rte.ie)
- whenBarry Wolverson died in hospital on 21 February 2021. (rte.ie)
- whenWolverson passed away on 21 February 2021. (thejournal.ie)
- whenBarry Wolverson died on 21 February 2021. (dublinlive.ie)
- causeWolverson died from cardiac arrest on 21 February 2021 after being in a comatose state for 13 months. (irishtimes.com)
- causeWolverson died from cardiac arrest after being in a comatose state for 13 months. (thejournal.ie)
- causeWolverson died from cardiac arrest after being in a comatose state for 13 months in a residential care facility. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe killers were connected to the murder by DNA, forensics and CCTV. (rte.ie)
- investigationThey were arrested 300 metres from a burning getaway car. (rte.ie)
- investigationFogarty was caught with a lighter in his hand and the smell of petrol from his tracksuit bottoms. (rte.ie)
- investigationIn the garda station Fogarty tried to wash his hands with Lynx shower gel before they could be forensically swabbed. (rte.ie)
- investigationFogarty was seen on camera buying three firelogs, two of which were found in the burning car and one in his own car. (rte.ie)
- investigationGunshot residue was found on Redmond's hands and clothes. (rte.ie)
- investigationNo firearm residue was found in relation to Fogarty. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí viewed over 1,700 hours of CCTV footage in investigating the case. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí arrested Fogarty at around 12.25pm, half an hour after the shooting. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationNo firearm was ever recovered in the case. (dublinlive.ie)
- chargeBoth men were convicted of murder. (rte.ie)
- chargeRedmond and Fogarty were also convicted of the shooting of Gerard Wildman and possession of firearms and ammunition. (rte.ie)
- chargeThe two men had originally been charged with attempted murder in April of the previous year. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe sentencing took place at the Special Criminal Court. (thejournal.ie)
- sentenceBoth Redmond and Fogarty were sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceBoth men were sentenced to 12 years in jail for possession of the gun and ammunition. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceBoth men were sentenced to five years each for the assault causing harm to Gerard Wildman. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceAll sentences were to run concurrently. (irishtimes.com, thejournal.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- sentenceBoth men were sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder. (thejournal.ie)
- sentenceBoth men were sentenced to 12 years for possession of the gun and ammunition. (thejournal.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- sentenceBoth men were sentenced to five years each for assault causing harm to Gerard Wildman. (thejournal.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- sentenceMultiple career criminals were jailed for the killing. (extra.ie)
- otherFogarty has 46 previous convictions. (rte.ie)
- otherRedmond has 93 previous convictions. (rte.ie)
- otherBarry Wolverson was a father of four. (rte.ie)
- otherHis partner was expecting a child at the time of the shooting. (rte.ie)
- otherBarry Wolverson had rented space at Madigan's Yard. (rte.ie)
- otherGerard Wildman refused to cooperate with the investigation. (rte.ie)
- otherRobert Redmond had 93 previous convictions at the time of the shooting. (irishtimes.com)
- otherBernard Fogarty had 46 previous convictions and was on bail at the time of the shooting. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe men were originally charged with attempted murder in April 2021 before Wolverson died. (irishtimes.com)
- otherBarry Wolverson had four children and three stepchildren, and his partner was expecting a child at the time of the shooting. (irishtimes.com)
- otherRedmond had 93 previous convictions at the time of the shooting, 86 at District Court level. (thejournal.ie)
- otherRedmond had four criminal damage convictions along with convictions for possession of drugs for sale or supply and blackmail extortion. (thejournal.ie)
- otherFogarty had 46 previous convictions including assault, criminal damage, possession of firearms, possession of drugs for sale or supply, burglary and road traffic offences. (thejournal.ie)
- otherFogarty was on bail at the time of the shooting. (thejournal.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- otherDue to the Covid-19 pandemic, the family was unable to visit Barry while he was in hospital. (thejournal.ie)
- otherRedmond had 93 previous convictions at the time of the shooting. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherFogarty had 46 previous convictions. (dublinlive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 20 Dec2022Eight Children ‘Have To Live Without Daddy’ As Career Criminals Jailed For Killing Businessman
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victim, maleconvicted, male - 20 Dec2022Men jailed for murder as kids of man shot in Dublin 'have to live without daddy'
Reports the sentencing of both men to life imprisonment for murder, plus concurrent sentences for firearm possession and assault. Includes details of the forensic evidence (gunshot residue on Redmond's jacket), CCTV evidence, the burning of a Citroen C4, and the victim impact statement read by Barry Wolverson's sister.
victim, Barry Wolverson, 40, male, irish (judged from name)Barry Wolversonvictim, Gerard Wildman, male, irish (judged from name)Gerard Wildmanconvicted, Robert Redmond, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Robert Redmondconvicted, Bernard Fogarty, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Bernard Fogarty - 19 Dec2022'Coldblooded' men jailed for life for murder of father-of-eight Barry Wolverson
Provides full sentencing details: life imprisonment for murder, 12 years for possession of gun and ammunition, and 5 years for assault causing harm to Gerard Wildman, all concurrent. Includes victim impact statement from sister Lindsay Wolverson, details of previous convictions (93 for Redmond, 46 for Fogarty), and the judge's remarks calling the murder 'cold-blooded'.
victim, Barry Wolverson, 40, male, irish (judged from name)Barry Wolversonvictim, Gerard Wildman, male, irish (judged from name)Gerard Wildmanconvicted, Robert Redmond, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Robert Redmondconvicted, Bernard Fogarty, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Bernard Fogarty - 19 Dec2022Barry Wolverson: eight children ‘have to live without daddy’ after murder, court hears
Provides details of the victim impact statement read by Lindsay Wolverson, the specific concurrent sentences imposed by Mr Justice MacGrath, the defendants' criminal histories (93 and 46 previous convictions), and the fact that Fogarty was on bail at the time of the shooting.
victim, Barry Wolverson, 40, male, irish (judged from name)Barry Wolversonvictim, Gerard Wildman, male, irish (judged from name)Gerard Wildmanconvicted, Robert Redmond, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Robert Redmondconvicted, Bernard Fogarty, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Bernard Fogarty - 19 Dec2022Two jailed for life over murder of Dublin businessman
Provides full sentencing details (mandatory life, concurrent five-year and 12-year terms), the judge's characterisation of the murder as pre-planned and premeditated, forensic and CCTV evidence linking the defendants to the scene, details of the burning getaway car and Fogarty's attempt to wash his hands, and the victim impact statement from Lindsay Wolverson.
victim, Barry Wolverson, 40, male, irish (judged from name)Barry Wolversonvictim, Gerard Wildman, male, irish (judged from name)Gerard Wildmanconvicted, Robert Redmond, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Robert Redmondconvicted, Bernard Fogarty, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Bernard Fogarty