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Murderous greed: The verdict


Evening Herald

Sharon Collins is escorted by prison officers to a van on her way to prison.

By Ian Mallon

Thursday July 10 2008

Sharon Collins today prepared to join some of Ireland’s most notorious killers in Mountjoy’s womens’ jail.

Today we reveal the full detail behind one of the most bizarre cases ever to come before our criminal courts.

The Herald reveals how overwhelming greed was behind Sharon Collins’ attempt to murder her partner PJ Howard and his two sons in an attempt to inherit his €12m estate.

Insight

Plus, read former Murder Squad detective Gerry O’Carroll’s unique insight into the marathon conspiracy trial.

Our correspondent Aoife Finneran also visits Ennis and Kilkee in Co Clare where the woman who became known as Lying Eyes hatched her incredible plot.

- Ian Mallon

 

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