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Louth Murders: Man, 31, Appears in Court Charged with Killing Dad, Mum and Brother
A man in his 30s faces charges after a fatal attack on his family at their Co Louth home, with investigations ongoing and no motive disclosed.
- Robert O'Connor, 31, appeared at a special sitting of Drogheda District Court Tuesday evening, charged with three counts of murder after his family was found dead Monday morning.
- A day care centre staff member discovered the bodies at about 10am on Monday, and a man in his 30s was arrested at Drogheda Garda Station at 4.43pm on Tuesday for three counts of murder.
- Gardaí said the victims suffered fatal injuries in a violent attack and a firearm was ruled out; the Garda National Technical Bureau conducted searches and two hearses took the bodies to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda for post-mortems today.
- Judge Stephanie Coggans remanded O'Connor in custody at Drogheda District Court; no bail was sought and defence solicitor Paul James Moore applied for a psychiatric assessment and legal aid.
- Gardaí said they are not seeking anyone else and appointed a family liaison officer, with appeals for information to Drogheda Garda Station on 041 987 4200.
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