Kinmel Bay Man Found Guilty in Horrific Murder Case

A 34-year-old man has been convicted of the murder of 69-year-old Catherine Flynn in what prosecutors described as a “ferocious and unprovoked” attack.

Dean Mears, of Bodelwyddan Avenue, Kinmel Bay, was on 15 May found guilty by a jury following a three-week trial at Caernarfon Crown Court. He will be sentenced at the same court on Friday, 20 June. ⚖️

The court heard that on 24th October 2024, Mears broke into Cathy Flynn’s home whilst she was sleeping and brutally attacked her. The horrific assault was captured on doorbell footage witnessed by the victim’s daughter.

Senior Investigating Officer Superintendent Lee Boycott said: “On 24th October 2024, Dean Mears broke into Cathy Flynn’s home whilst she was sleeping and ferociously and repeatedly stamped on her in a brutal and violent unprovoked attack.

“The injuries Cathy sustained were not survivable and she tragically died the following day in hospital.

“His abhorrent actions that night was witnessed by Cathy’s daughter on her doorbell footage, which will undoubtedly stay with her and her family forever.

“Despite Mears showing no remorse for his actions, Cathy’s family have remained dignified and respectful throughout the judicial process. I commend them for their courage and my thoughts remain with them today.

“I welcome today’s verdict and thank the jury, and the investigation team, for their diligent work in securing justice for Cathy’s family.”