Man accused of murdering family members to be indicted in Central Criminal Court

BREAKING | Robert O'Connor, Drumgowna, Louth Village, appeared in custody at Drogheda District Court on Monday Robert O'ConnorThe DPP has formally directed a prosecution on indictment in the Central Criminal Court in the case of a 31-year-old man accused of murdering his parents and brother.Robert O'Connor, Drumgowna, Louth Village, appeared in custody at Drogheda District Court on Monday.Louise O'Connor (56), her husband Mark O'Connor (54), and their son Evan O'Connor (27) were found dead at their Drumgowna home on September 29 last.Court presenter Sgt John O'Hehir said that the DPP also consented to a send forward for sentence on a signed plea of guilty should that occur.Sgt O'Hehir requested a further four-week remand for service of a book of evidence, adding he had been assured the book would be ready then.Solicitor Paul Moore consented to a four-week remand, and sought preliminary disclosure in advance of the book being served.Judge Nicola Andrews remanded Mr O'Connor in custody to be produced on December 22 and extended time for service of the book of evidence.The judge said Mr Moore should write to the State about preliminary disclosure.Funded by the Courts Reporting SchemeNews in 90 Seconds - Monday, November 24

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