Accused in Scarlett Faulkner murder denies involvement in recorded call

A 41‑year‑old woman charged with the murder of young mother Scarlett Faulkner told a friend in a recorded phone call that she “wouldn’t kill a woman over a man” and swore she had not touched the victim.

The call, recorded on 22 March, was presented at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin where the accused has pleaded not guilty to murder, as well as separate charges of burglary, trespass, criminal damage in Tipperary (20 March) and robbery and assault causing harm in Limerby (21 March). A 17‑year‑old girl has also pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter.

Evidence and background

Garda Sergeant Jennifer Skelly of Nenagh Garda Station testified that mobile phone data from the accused and others were examined, revealing 267 calls on the day of the fatal attack in Birdhill, including long‑duration calls late on 21 March into the early hours of 22 March.

During the trial, the court heard text messages the accused sent to a former partner in the days before the incident, expressing hostility and alleging financial and drug‑related misconduct. Earlier Facebook messages suggested a history of infidelity involving the former partner.

Ms Faulkner died at Cork University Hospital on 13 April after being taken off life support. The prosecution maintains that the accused was involved in the fatal assault, while the defence relies on the recorded denial.

Source: Limerick Post. Photo: Boko Shots / Pexels.