Roy Collins murderer to be sentenced tomorrow
A 24-year-old man has pleaded guilty to murdering Limerick businessman and father-of-two Roy Collins last year.
James Dillon, of no fixed abode but from Limerick city, was due to go on trial for the 35-year-old's murder at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin this morning.
Wearing a black suit, white tie and black and white striped tie, Mr Dillon stood and replied “guilty” when asked how he pleaded to the charge.
He was remanded in custody and is due to be sentenced tomorrow.
Mr Collins was shot dead outside the Coin Castle Amusement Arcade which he managed at the Roxboro Shopping Centre in Limerick city on the morning of April 9, 2009.
At the time of his killing, it was reported that he may have been targeted because his family had given evidence in a criminal trial.
His father, Steve Collins, and other family members were present in court for the brief hearing.
Mr Justice Paul Carney will sentence Mr Dillon tomorrow morning.
