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# Mercy Peters

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Woman found not guilty of murdering flatmate by reason of insanity is committed to Central Mental Hospital

Mercy Peters had told gardaí that voices in her head made her stab the 42-year-old in their Dublin home.

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May 21st 2019, 7:04 PM

Journalist found not guilty by reason of insanity of murdering her flatmate

Mercy Peters had told gardaí that voices in her head made her stab the 42-year-old.

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May 8th 2019, 2:35 PM