Simon Allen was found guilty of the murder of Jackie RutterA killer who planned to shoot a grandmother dead is a convicted paedophile, it has been revealed. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Byrne, Allen and Harrison were unanimously convicted of Jackie’s murder, while Glynn was found guilty of manslaughter by a majority of 10 to two. "Preston Connolly fled the country. He bought drugs from Preston Connolly and James Byrne, and he also helped with the business. After the murder, she gave lifts to James Byrne and Preston Connolly to help them get away from the locality of the murder and to help them avoid arrest.