Boy B has withdrawn his appeal against his conviction for the murder of Ana Kriègel.
The now 18-year-old was just 13 when he lured the Kildare schoolgirl to her death in May 2018.
Boy B’s appeal against his conviction for Ana Kriegel’s murder was due to begin at 10 o’clock this morning but there was a delay to allow him some time to consult with his lawyers and his parents.
When the case was eventually called, his barrister, James Dwyer SC, told the judges that his client wished to withdraw his appeal and he also confirmed he wouldn’t be appealing the sentence he was handed down for Ana’s murder.
Boy B, who’s now 18yo but whose identity will forever be protected by law because of his age at the time of the murder, addressed the court to confirm that was his wish and he also confirmed he understood the consequences of his decision.
Ana’s mother Geraldine was in court today. Sadly, her husband Patric passed away a few months ago. Both sat through each day of their daughter’s harrowing trial.
Boy B’s friend, Boy A, has never lodged an appeal against his murder conviction or the sentence he received.
Boy B isn’t going to appeal his sentence. He’s now 18 but his identity will forever be protected because of his age at the time of Ana’s murder. He was in court today and addressed the judges to confirm his wish and said he understood the consequences of withdrawing his appeal.
— Frank Greaney (@FrankGreaney) October 5, 2022
