The 42-year-old, of Ashbree, Ashford, Co Wicklow, denied murdering Ms Shortall at The Murrough, near Wicklow Town on April 3, 2015, claiming he was provoked. President of the Court of Appeal Mr Justice George Birmingham said the Court of Appeal was "not moved by the criticisms of the trial judge's charge." Webster told gardaí that he thought that was the end of the affair and life would go on. He told gardaí that Ms Shortall did not provide proof of pregnancy but still wanted the money. Webster told gardaí that he begged Ms Shortall not to ruin his life but she kept threatening him.

Source: Irish Examiner December 20, 2019 15:56 UTC