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Larry Murphy is an Irishman who, in 2001, was convicted of kidnapping, repeatedly raping and attempting to murder a young Carlow woman in the Wicklow Mountains.〔(Convicted rapist Larry Murphy released from jail ). The Irish Times (8 August 2010). Retrieved on 22 November 2012.〕 During the ordeal, Murphy kidnapped the woman and locked her in the boot of his car. He then drove to Kilkea in County Kildare, where he repeatedly raped and beat her. She was then locked in the boot again while he drove to Spinans Cross in the Wicklow Mountains where he again raped her several times vaginally, anally and orally.〔Cormac Byrne (22 January 2010). (Soon back on our streets, the monster who said of his rape victim 'she was lucky' – News, Frontpage ). Herald.ie. Retrieved on 22 November 2012.〕 The woman began to fight back and Murphy produced a plastic bag, which he placed over her head in an attempt to suffocate her. He stopped his assault when two late-night hunters came across the scene and recognised Murphy. Murphy fled the area and returned to his home.〔(Larry Murphy released from prison – RTÉ News ). Rte.ie (13 August 2010). Retrieved on 22 November 2012.〕 The hunters then escorted the terrified woman to the police station in Baltinglass, where they identified Murphy as her attacker. Murphy was arrested the next morning when members of the Garda Síochána (the Irish police force) came to his home. He knew why they were there and admitted what he had done the previous day. Murphy was later tried and convicted of rape and attempted murder. He was released on 12 August 2010 after serving ten years. His release caused a public outcry, particularly as he had refused treatment while in prison and never demonstrated any remorse. Murphy's suspected involvement in some of Ireland's most famous missing persons cases also contributed to the controversy.〔(A litany of mysteries remain as the dark nights draw in – Analysis, Opinion ). Independent.ie (15 August 2010). Retrieved on 22 November 2012.〕〔(Rapist worked in shop owned by family of Newbridge teen who vanished | Mail Online ). Dailymail.co.uk (15 August 2010). Retrieved on 22 November 2012.〕〔Marisa Mackle (13 August 2010). (Marisa Mackle: My fears after the release of Larry Murphy and my memories of my vanished friend Annie McCarrick – Marisa Mackle, Columnists ). Herald.ie. Retrieved on 22 November 2012.〕〔Barry O'Kelly (15 July 2001). (`4 killers' found in murder probe ). tcm.ie〕 During questioning about the woman's injuries, it was reported that Murphy commented: "Well, she's alive isn't she?", calmly stated that "she was lucky",〔Cormac Byrne (22 January 2010). (Soon back on our streets, the monster who said of his rape victim 'she was lucky' – News, Frontpage ). Herald.ie. Retrieved on 22 November 2012.〕 and showed no sign of remorse or guilt.〔Jim Cusack (28 September 2008). (State to free rapist who is 'huge threat' to women – Analysis, Opinion ). Independent.ie. Retrieved on 22 November 2012.〕 Even though a life sentence was available to the court and would mean Murphy could be held in custody indefinitely, Judge Carney sentenced Murphy to only fifteen years (taking into account Murphy's guilty plea which spared his victim having to testify in court and highlighting the fact that sentences by him had been overturned by the Criminal Court of Appeal) and he served just ten. Murphy was sentenced before the Sex Offenders Act was introduced in 2001 so he is not subject to a post-release supervision order. ==Suspect== Although only convicted of this crime, Murphy is regarded as being the prime suspect in the disappearance of a number of young women in the mid to late 1990s in the Leinster area, when he was known to be living in the region. These women have become known in popular parlance having disappeared within "Ireland's Vanishing Triangle". The list of vanished women include: # Eva Brennan (1993) # Annie McCarrick (1993) # Imelda Keenan (1994) # Jo-Jo Dollard (1995) # Fiona Pender (1996) # Fiona Sinnott (1998) # Ciara Breen (1998) # Deirdre Jacob (1998) No other such disappearances occurred while Murphy was in prison. In particular Murphy is suspected of being responsible for the disappearances of Annie McCarrick, Jo-Jo Dollard and Deirdre Jacob, all of whom vanished close to the area where Murphy lived at the time. The bodies of these individuals have never been found despite massive searches and investigations for over 10 years. Despite intensive questioning by Gardaí (Irish police), Murphy denies any knowledge or involvement in the disappearance of these women. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Larry Murphy (criminal)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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