Ireland Named in reporting
Billy Murphy
2 reports across 1 case, 31 May 2024 to 5 Dec 2025
Key facts
from every report naming them- Named as
- Victim
- Offences
- Arson
- Where
- Co. Cork
- Reporting
- 2 reports, 31 May 2024 to 5 Dec 2025
- Outlets
- rte.ie, irishtimes.com
Cases
latest first- Man jailed for Christmas Day arson at Cork city house Arson · Co. Cork
Shane Casey, 32, was sentenced to six years and nine months in prison for setting fire to a house on Dyke Parade in Cork city on Christmas Day 2023, trapping four people inside. Casey allegedly poured an accelerant on the front door, set a fire in the hallway, and slashed homeowner Billy Murphy with a blade as he tried to escape. He was arrested in March 2024 and initially charged with attempted murder, which was later dropped, before pleading guilty to arson, assault causing harm, and producing a blade. The Central Criminal Court in Cork handed down the sentence on 5 December 2025, with the judge noting a huge risk of loss of life.
Sentenced, 5 Dec 2025Victim · 2 reports
Timeline
every report naming Billy Murphy, newest firstEach entry shows how that report described them.
- 5 Dec2025Six years in jail for man who set fire to home in Corkvictim, Billy Murphy, male, irish (judged from name)Billy Murphy
- 31 May2024Man charged with attempted murder at Cork house on Christmas Day 2023victim, Billy Murphy, male, irish (judged from name)Billy Murphy
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