{
  "id": 13968214,
  "title": "Man jailed for life for murder of Waterford woman in 2025",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/man-jailed-for-life-for-murder-of-waterford-woman-in-2025",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T13:43:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
    "slug": "rte-news",
    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2026/1012/1595052-marcus-oniell-court/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gillian Curran, a 47-year-old Waterford woman, was found unresponsive at her partner's house on January 25, 2025 and was pronounced dead shortly after. Marcus O’Neill, 36, was accused of murdering Ms Curran, but initially denied the allegations. In July, a jury of five men and seven women found him guilty of murder by a 10-2 majority, marking the first time garda body cam footage was used as evidence in criminal proceedings. O’Neill had been in a relationship with Ms Curran, who struggled with alcohol addiction. Post-mortem examination revealed 143 external bruises and abrasions, as well as over 20 internal injuries, consistent with severe blunt force trauma. The judge sentenced O’Neill to life in prison with no possibility of release.",
  "summary": "The family of Waterford woman Gillian Curran have said that the sentencing of her killer is a step towards justice.",
  "key_points": [
    "Gillian Curran, 47, found unresponsive on January 25, 2025",
    "Marcus O’Neill, 36, convicted of murder by 10-2 jury vote",
    "O’Neill sentenced to life in prison with no parole"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}