Boy B has withdrawn his appeal against his conviction for the murder of Ana Kriègel.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.
Some readers may find the contents of this report distressing.
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.
He also confirmed he wouldn’t be appealing the sentence he was handed down for Ana’s murder.
Boy B, who’s now 18, 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.
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Boy B has just withdrawn his appeal against his conviction for the murder of Ana Kriègel. He was 13yo when he lured Ana to her death in May 2018.
— Frank Greaney (@FrankGreaney) October 5, 2022
Boy B’s friend, Boy A, has never lodged an appeal against his murder conviction or the sentence he received.
