A man has appeared in court after being charged with the murder of his dad, mum and brother.
Robert O’Connor, 31, of Drumgowna, Louth Village, was charged with the murder of his dad Mark, 54, his mum Louise, 56, and brother Evan, 27, on Monday, September 29 at their home in the village. Their bodies were discovered at about 10am on Monday.
Robert appeared before Judge Stephanie Coggans at a special sitting of Drogheda District Court on Tuesday evening, charged with three counts of murder. Garda (Irish Police) Sane O’Malley of Drogheda Garda Station gave evidence of arresting, charging and cautioning Robert on three counts of murder.
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He went on to say Robert was arrested at 4:43pm at Drogheda Garda Station for three counts of murder. He cautioned the accused who made ‘no reply’ after caution, reports the Irish Mirror[1].
Paul James Moore, the accused’s solicitor, made an application for a psychiatric assessment, adding the accused has been with mental health services since he was 22. Judge Coggans directed a psychiatric assessment and granted Mr Moore legal aid to include one counsel on all sheets.
Robert did not seek bail as the District Court does not deal with bail hearings for those charged with murder. Murder charge bail hearings can only be heard before the High Court.
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He was remanded in custody too appear before Drogheda District Court via video link at 10:30am on Monday, October 6. Dressed in a grey top and black tracksuit bottoms, O’Connor did not address the court during the short hearing.
His brother Cian, accompanied by the family’s garda liaison officer attended the court hearing.
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