Woman and teenage girl charged with murder of Scarlett Faulkner in Tipperary
A 40-year-old woman and a 17-year-old girl have been charged with the murder of Scarlett Faulkner in Tipperary, Ireland. The court has remanded both in custody and ordered a psychological assessment for the teenager while restricting social media posts that could interfere with the trial.
Why it matters
This case highlights the legal complexities of prosecuting minors in serious criminal cases and the impact of social media on judicial fairness.
A WOMAN AND a teenage girl have been charged with the murder of 29-year-old Scarlett Faulkner in Tipperary.
The 29-year-old mother-of-one was found lying on the R494 road at Birdhill on 21 March following an alleged assault.
The Limerick woman was brought to hospital for treatment for her injuries, but her life support was turned off three weeks later.
Detective Garda Seamus Kelly gave evidence before Nenagh District Court of charging a now 17-year-old girl at Nenagh Garda Station this morning.
The teenager, who can’t be named because or her age, made no reply. A previous charge of assault causing harm has now been withdrawn.
A 40-year-old woman, who also cannot be named by order of the court, made no reply when charged with murder and two counts of burglary by Detective Garda Colum Godfrey.
Previous charges of violent disorder and endangerment have now been withdrawn.
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