New Hampshire Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Father’s Beating Death
A New Hampshire man pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the beating death of his father, Paul Herlihy, 23 years after the crime occurred.

Chicago, IL, October 24, 2026 —
A New Hampshire man pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the beating death of his father, Paul Herlihy, 23 years after the crime occurred, according to the information provided.
The available account does not identify the man or provide the date or location of the beating, the date of the guilty plea, or details about the circumstances of the case. It also does not state what sentence the man may face or whether a sentencing hearing has been scheduled.
The plea concerns Herlihy’s death and the manslaughter charge. No additional information was provided about the investigation, the evidence presented, or how the case proceeded during the 23 years between the crime and the plea. The account does not specify whether the man had previously faced other charges.
Details about the court handling the case, statements from relatives or officials, and any response from the defendant or his legal representatives were not included in the information available. Without those details, the circumstances behind the guilty plea and the next steps in the case remain unclear.
The reported plea marks a development in a case involving Herlihy’s death, but the available information does not establish what will happen next. No sentencing outcome, court schedule, or further case update was provided.
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