Ruth Lawrence
Ruth Lawrence was a respected parish court judge in Trelawny, Jamaica, known for her dedication to justice and her commitment to serving her community. Her sudden passing has left a significant impact on the local legal community and the residents she served.
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Lawrence had a distinguished legal career spanning decades.
2025 IN MEMORIAM | News
Jamaica· 2026-01-13
Ruth Lawrence has been given two separate life sentences for shooting a drug dealer and working in tandem with her boyfriend to murder him and another man.
Ruth Lawrence given two life sentences for murders of two men found on lake island – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-08
Ruth Lawrence was found guilty of the murder of Eoin O'Connor and Anthony Keegan.
The full story of Ruth Lawrence’s double murder trial – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-12
Ruth Lawrence was found guilty of the murder of two men whose bodies were discovered in 2014.
Ruth Lawrence found guilty of murdering two men whose bodies were found on lake island – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-12Ruth Lawrence is accused of shooting a drug dealer and working with her boyfriend to murder him and another man.
Jury continue deliberations as judge gives option of returning majority verdict – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-11Ruth Lawrence has pleaded not guilty to murdering two men and is currently on trial.
Judge instructs jury in Ruth Lawrence murder trial what to consider before reaching verdict – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-06Ruth Lawrence is accused of murdering Anthony Keegan and Eoin O’Connor.
Murder accused Ruth Lawrence feared becoming human trafficking victim, pastor tells trial – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-31
Ruth Lawrence is accused of murdering Anthony Keegan and Eoin O’Connor.
Court hears Ruth Lawrence told witness that drug-dealer shooting ‘went wrong’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-22Ruth Lawrence has pleaded not guilty to murdering Anthony Keegan and Eoin O’Connor.
Man died from gunshot wounds to head and neck, Ruth Lawrence murder trial told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-20
Ruth Lawrence is accused of murdering two men more than a decade ago.
Fisherman tells Ruth Lawrence murder trial he noticed ‘dreadful smell coming off’ lake island – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-17
Ruth Lawrence has pleaded not guilty to the murders of Anthony Keegan and Eoin O’Connor.
Two men were ‘shot to death’ and Dublin woman was part of ‘a team’ with boyfriend, jury told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-09
Ruth Lawrence is accused of murdering two men whose bodies were found on an island in a midlands lake.
a woman’s double murder trial, DJ Carey’s fraud sentence and Conor McGregor’s application – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-05
Justice Ruth Lawrence was an exemplary jurist whose life was defined by fairness, dignity, and public service.
Mourning the loss of an exemplary jurist | LettersJamaica· 2025-10-04
Ruth Lawrence was a distinguished member of the judiciary whose death has raised concerns about the handling of her personal data.
Sharing of details of death of parish court judge sparks concern from bar association | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-02
Lawrence devoted much of her career to the protection and welfare of children and families.
Chuck remembers parish judge Ruth Lawrence for dedication to justice | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-02
Ruth Lawrence was a Trelawny Parish Judge whose death sparked an outpouring of respect for her work in the justice system.
Judicial anguish | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-10-02
Ruth Lawrence was a Parish Court Judge who dedicated her life to the service of justice.
Death of parish judge Ruth Lawrence a profound loss, says Chief Justice | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-01
Ruth Lawrence was a parish judge for Trelawny who has died.
Parish court judge Ruth Lawrence has died | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-01