Shock and anger over child murder

Byrne, of Clonsilla, Dublin, not far from Michaela’s home, walked into a police station with his father within hours of the discovery of her body, and detectives soon said they weren’t seeking anybody else for the murder.

Byrne was later brought before Dublin District Court, charged with the murder.

The court heard that he made no reply when charged. He was given free legal aid, and Judge Patrick Clyne also agreed that he be given medical attention.   He is due back in court on Friday.

Counselors were in attendance to deal with students’ grief at both the national school attended by Michaela before the summer recess and the secondary school after the break.

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Nster.com