Miriam Burns

Miriam Burns

unknown Ireland

Miriam Burns, aged 75, tragically lost her life in August 2022, when her son, Billy Burns, killed her at their home in Killarney, Co Kerry. Her death was the result of manual strangulation associated with blunt force trauma, and it has raised significant discussions surrounding mental health and the legal definitions of insanity.

Born on Aug 12, 1947 (78 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
9,221
Power
9$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 2 7.00 0.18% +0% 5,030,000 9,221 $5,100 9$
Totals 2 5,030,000 9,221 $5,100 9$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Miriam Burns was described as a hardworking woman who always had a smile for everyone. 9

Billy Burns Karen O Connor Shane Burns Sharon Burns
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Kerry man (55) sentenced to life in prison for murder of his ‘hardworking’ mother – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Miriam Burns was found dead at her home after being strangled by her son, Billy Burns. 5

Billy Burns Karen O Connor Eugene Morgan Stephen Monks
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Co Kerry man found guilty of murdering his mother (75) after jury rejects insanity defence – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Miriam Burns was killed by her son, who has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. 5

Billy Burns Eugene Morgan Anthony Sammon Stephen Monks Sean Guerin
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Psychiatrists differ over insanity verdict in case of Kerry man who killed mother – The Irish Times