Why Valerie French’s murderer still has guardianship of her children

Last month, 51-year-old James Kilroy was unanimously convicted of murdering his wife Valerie French and was sentenced to life in prison.

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The Central Criminal Court heard she was “savagely slaughtered” by her husband when he returned home from a night out with friends. He claimed cannabis use spurred him to kill her, but a jury rejected his claim he was insane when he murdered her.

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Now her brother David and his family are campaigning to introduce "Valerie’s Law" in a bid to change Ireland’s legal system and honour his sister’s legacy.

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You can learn more about ‘Valerie’s law’ and view the petition here. 

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Host: Ellen Coyne. Guest: David French

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