LAST UPDATE | 29 Oct

A MAN AND a woman have appeared before a court in Wexford charged in relation to the killing of Stephen Ring.

The 27-year-old‘s body was discovered in a nearby quarry over the weekend – two weeks after he had been reported missing.

The deceased was reported missing on 15 October and was discovered on Sunday at Shelmalier Commons, Co Wexford.

Christopher Judge and Jane Corcoran – both from the same address in Páirc na Dara, Clonard, Wexford – appeared before Judge John Cheatle in the District Court this afternoon.

Judge (41), who appeared in court wearing a black jacket and grey sweatpants, was charged with murder contrary to common law.

Corcoran (34) wearing a white jumper and dark grey tracksuit, was charged with aiding and abetting the crime under Section 72 of the Criminal Law Act 1997.

It’s alleged that Corcoran acted with intent to impede the apprehension or prosecution of Christopher Judge.

Detective Garda Leonard Casey gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution for Christopher Judge. Garda Brian Cummins gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution for Corcoran.

The court heard neither accused replied to the charge.

An application by barrister Ross Pratt O’Brien for legal aid in the name of solicitor Frank Buttimer for Christopher Judge was granted by the court.

Counsel Andrew Bolger, representing Corcoran, was also granted a legal aid application.
Both Judge and Corcoran are to appear in Wexford District Court on Monday next by video link.