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Dublin Man Convicted of Murder on Suspended Sentence
Derek Boyd, 31, was found guilty of murdering Mark Carroll at his Dublin home in June 2024 while serving a suspended sentence for his sister’s manslaughter. Prosecutors said the stabbing was a calculated, murderous attack, the defense argued it was self-defense, and Boyd fled to the UK after the killing.
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About Mark Carroll
Mark Carroll is an Irish former runner who specialised in the 5000 metres. He was the 1991 European junior champion over 5,000m; 2000 European Indoor champion over 3,000m and won a bronze medal in the 1998 European Championships over 5,000m. He competed at two Olympic Games.
Everything about Mark Carroll →- Occupation
- athletics competitor
- Citizenship
- Ireland
- Born
- January 15, 1972