Ireland’s Harrowing BDSM Murder Trial: Suburban Dad Accused of Slaying Sex ‘Slave’
In a Dublin courtroom, a married architect with two kids and a Porsche was on trial for allegedly killing his ‘slave’ after years of sex with sharp knives and murderous fantasies.
UPDATE: Graham Dwyer, who was convicted of the murder of Eileen O’Hara in March, was sentenced to life in prison on April 20, 2015. (A life sentence in Ireland often means serving only 7 years though it’s doubtful the Dublin architect will get out before serving 18 years.) The slaying was considered to be one of the grisliest in Ireland's history.
A victim impact report prepared by the victim’s father, Frank O'Hara, was read at the sentencing.
“This trial has been an incredibly difficult experience,” the statement read in part. “It was distressing to see Elaine’s private life laid bare before the nation, despite the fact that she was the victim. It was heartbreaking for us to listen to the texts Elaine received from a depraved and diseased mind. This is our life sentence. There is no parole.”