Valerie French
Valerie French was a 41-year-old woman who tragically lost her life in June 2019, after being murdered by her husband, James Kilroy. The case garnered significant media attention due to its shocking nature and the circumstances surrounding her death, particularly as her children were present in the home at the time of the attack. Following her untimely death, her brother, David French, has taken legal steps to administer her estate.
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Valerie French was a mother of three young boys who was murdered in June 2019 by her husband.
Tusla has ‘many objections’ to proposed law removing parental rights from killers – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-02
Valerie French was a murder victim whose case has led to the proposed Valerie’s Law.
Murder victim’s brother welcomes proposed law to remove guardianship rights from wife killers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-02Valerie French, a mother of three who was murdered by her husband James Kilroy.
People convicted of killing their spouse face losing guardianship rights – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-01Valerie French was murdered by her husband, James Kilroy.
Brother of murder victim Valerie French gets court order to administer her estate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-31