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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10290Murder · Co. Wexford · 15 Oct 2024

Christopher Judge jailed for life for murder of Stephen Ring in Wexford

Christopher Judge, 42, was sentenced to life in prison at the Central Criminal Court on 27 March 2026 for the murder of Stephen Ring, also spelled Steven Ring. Ring was killed on 15 October 2024 at Pairc na Dara, Clonard, Co Wexford, and his body was found in Carrigfoyle Quarry, where it lay for almost two weeks. Judge pleaded guilty earlier in March 2026, and his co-accused Jane Corcoran, 34, was jailed for six years in February 2026 after pleading guilty to helping move the body. The latest development is Judge's life sentence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced27 Mar
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Christopher Judge, 42, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Stephen Ring, also spelled Steven Ring.
  • Jane Corcoran, 34, was jailed for six years after pleading guilty to helping Judge move Ring's body.
Where
Ring was killed at Pairc na Dara, Clonard, Co Wexford, and his body was found in Carrigfoyle (also spelled Carraigfoyle) Quarry.
When
  • Ring was killed on 15 October 2024, and CCTV captured him at 2.51am that day approaching the door of the property.
  • Ring's mother first reported him missing on 17 October 2024, after his grandfather had last seen him alive, dropping him off at a Wexford housing estate.
  • Two children out fishing found Ring's body in the quarry, and it was recovered on 27 October 2024.
Cause
  • Ring was tied up, choked and dumped in the quarry.
  • The post-mortem found the cause of death was cardiac arrhythmia precipitated by external pressure on the neck.
  • Gardaí believe the incident was related to a stolen Jaguar car that Judge believed was in Ring's possession.
Weapon
Judge told his ex-girlfriend he had cut Ring on the cheek with two Stanley blades put together.
Investigation
  • A search involving gardaí, garda diving units and civil defence continued for about ten days, and Judge was interviewed on eight occasions.
  • Judge's ex-girlfriend told gardaí that Judge had admitted seeking out and killing Ring.
Other details
Judge messaged contacts offering an unlocked, brand new iPhone for sale, and part of a ripped towel believed used to tie Ring's hands was found in a washing machine at the house.
Charges
Judge pleaded guilty earlier in March 2026 to murdering Ring, and the court heard he has 27 previous convictions.
20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe murder took place at Pairc na Dara, Clonard, Co Wexford. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe murder took place on 15 October 2024. (rte.ie)
  • whenStephen Ring was first reported missing by his mother on 17 October 2024. (rte.ie)
  • whenStephen Ring was captured on CCTV at 2.51am on 15 October approaching the door of the property. (rte.ie)
  • whenStephen Ring's body was found in Carraigfoyle Quarry by two children out fishing. (rte.ie)
  • whenStephen Ring's body was recovered on 27 October. (rte.ie)
  • causeStephen Ring was tied up, choked and dumped in a Wexford quarry. (rte.ie)
  • causeThe post-mortem found the cause of death was cardiac arrythmia precipitated by external pressure on the neck. (rte.ie)
  • causeGardaí believe the incident was related to a stolen Jaguar car that Judge believed was in Mr Ring's possession. (rte.ie)
  • weaponJudge told his ex-girlfriend he had cut Stephen Ring on the cheek with two Stanley blades put together. (rte.ie)
  • investigationA search involving gardaí, garda diving units and civil defence continued for about ten days. (rte.ie)
  • investigationJudge's ex-girlfriend told gardaí that Judge had admitted involvement in seeking out and killing Stephen Ring. (rte.ie)
  • investigationJudge was interviewed on eight occasions. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe Central Criminal Court heard the sentencing. (rte.ie)
  • courtJudge pleaded guilty earlier this month to murdering Stephen Ring. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceChristopher Judge was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Stephen Ring. (rte.ie)
  • otherJudge messaged contacts after the murder offering an unlocked, brand new iPhone for sale. (rte.ie)
  • otherStephen Ring was last seen alive by his grandfather, who dropped him off at a housing estate in Wexford. (rte.ie)
  • otherPart of a ripped towel believed to have been used to tie Stephen Ring's hands was found in a washing machine at the house. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe court heard that Judge has 27 previous convictions. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Mar2026
    Sentencedrte.ie, first report
    'I hope you rot in hell' - Man jailed for life for murder

    First report of the sentencing of Christopher Judge. It adds the sentence, the court details, the victim impact statements, the evidence heard, and the six-year sentence given earlier to co-accused Jane Corcoran.

    victim, Stephen Ring, 27, male, irish (judged from name)Stephen Ringconvicted, Christopher Judge, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Christopher Judgeconvicted, Jane Corcoran, 34, female, named, irish (judged from name)Jane Corcoran