Jail time increased for serial thieves who 'callously' left man to die after car theft

The Court of Appeal addressed the severity of the crime, increasing the sentences for Adam Murphy and Keith McCormick-Smith after deeming their original terms insufficient for such violent acts.

The case involves the tragic outcome of a businessman, Ian McDonnell, who attempted to prevent the theft of his wife's car and was left to die by the thieves.

Following the appeal, the sentences were raised significantly, with Murphy receiving a 12-year term and McCormick-Smith's sentence more than doubled, reflecting the crime's brutality.

Read at Irish Independent