"The jury in the trial of a woman accused of murdering two men whose bodies were found on a lake island over a decade ago has been sent away until Thursday morning, having been told that a significant witness "is in a medical situation" and that all sides will need to consider whether the trial can continue in their absence."
"Ruth Lawrence (45), who is originally from Clontarf in Dublin but with an address at Patricks Cottage, Ross, Mountnugent in Co Meath has pleaded not guilty to murdering Anthony Keegan (33) and Eoin O'Connor (32) at an unknown location within the State on a date between April 22, 2014 and May 26, 2014, both dates inclusive."
A significant witness is in a medical situation, prompting consideration whether the trial can continue in their absence. The jury has been sent away until Thursday morning. Ruth Lawrence (45), originally from Clontarf in Dublin and residing at Patricks Cottage, Ross, Mountnugent, Co Meath, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Anthony Keegan (33) and Eoin O'Connor (32). The victims' bodies were found on a lake island more than a decade ago. The alleged murders are said to have occurred at an unknown location within the State on a date between April 22, 2014 and May 26, 2014, both dates inclusive.
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