The extradition of Ruth Lawrence from South Africa to Ireland marks a significant milestone in pursuing justice for the families of Eoin O’Connor and Anthony Keegan. This article presents an overview of the case, including its background, the extradition process, and what happens next.
Irish detectives are preparing to travel to South Africa to bring Ruth Lawrence, a suspect in a double murder case, back to Dublin to stand trial. Lawrence has been in a South African jail for sixandahalf months after her arrest and subsequent extradition process. The Hawks, an elite South African police unit, arrested Lawrence during a dawn raid on October 4, and Chrispin Phiri of the South African Department of Justice confirmed her extradition.
