How Laura Kenna never served a day in prison for attempted murder, with Ann Murphy

In January 2017 civil servant Fi Bourke was walking home from
work when she was viciously attacked by a woman she didn't know.
The attack would change the course of her life. 


Her attacker, Laura Kenna, who had a troubled history of
childhood abuse and substance misuse, told Gardai that she would
“finish her off” when her sentence had been served. 


Kenna was found guilty and admitted to the Central Mental
Hospital. Now, because of a legal anomaly, Fi Bourke has no right
to know when her attacker will be released from custody.


Irish Examiner reporter Ann Murphy joins Deirdre on today’s
episode. 


Ann's story: Victim of attempted murder seeks to have law changed
around 'unique and complex' case


Coverage of the court case: Woman guilty of attempting to murder
stranger walking home from work by cutting her throat


Other stories referenced:


Sinead O'Leary: Surviving victim of Rochestown murderer Peter
Whelan warns he will kill again


Jury rejects James Kilroy's insanity claim to find him guilty of
murdering his wife


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