Ireland Stephen Carney granted prison leave for forklift course
Amanda Jenkins, a woman, was strangled to death in her flat in Dublin on 5 October 2007. Stephen Carney, a 47-year-old man, was tried and is serving a life sentence for murder; the trial heard he had been in a three-and-a-half-year relationship with her. In August 2023, Carney was granted several days of prison leave from Shelton Abbey in Wicklow to complete a forklift driving course in North Dublin, and he is seeking full release. As of 16 August 2023, the victim's mother, Ann, had said she was horrified by the leave.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Amanda Jenkins was strangled to death in her flat in Dublin.
- Stephen Carney, a 47-year-old man, is a life-sentenced prisoner for the murder.
- When
- The killing took place on 5 October 2007.
- Where
- The killing took place in Amanda Jenkins's flat in Dublin.
- In court
- Carney's trial heard he had been in a three-and-a-half-year relationship with Amanda Jenkins.
- Other details
- Carney was granted several days of prison leave to complete a forklift driving course in North Dublin.
- Carney left Shelton Abbey prison in Wicklow and was driven to the driving school during the leave.
- Sources say the leave is part of an effort to rehabilitate Carney back into society.
- Carney is seeking full release from prison.
- Amanda Jenkins's mother, Ann, said she was horrified by the development and questioned who would employ Carney.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatCarney was granted prison leave to learn how to drive a forklift. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatCarney strangled Amanda Jenkins to death. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe killing took place in Amanda Jenkins's flat in Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
- causeThe dispute concerned an accusation about cannabis on 5 October 2007. (dublinlive.ie)
- courtCarney's trial heard he had been in a three-and-a-half-year relationship with Amanda. (dublinlive.ie)
- sentenceCarney was given a life sentence the year after the killing. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherCarney was given several days out to complete a course in North Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherCarney was moved to Shelton Abbey in 2021. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherCarney has served 16 years in prison. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherCarney is seeking full release from prison. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThe Justice Minister will decide whether to grant Carney full release. (dublinlive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 16 Aug2023Murderer Stephen Carney granted prison leave to learn how to drive forklift
Reports that Carney, a life-sentenced prisoner, was granted prison leave to complete a forklift course in North Dublin, and that he is seeking full release. Includes the victim's mother's reaction and her opposition to his release.
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