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Murder accused told gardaí he meant to kill father and brother, but not mother, court hears

First reported 8 Oct, 17:53 UTCUpdated 8h ago2 sources

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Robert O’Connor told gardaí he was “not sorry for his father or brother” but was sorry for stabbing his mother to death.

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Triple murder accused told gardaí he only meant to kill father and brother, not mother, court hears

Robert O’Connor (32) told gardaí he was ‘not sorry’ for two killings, including special needs brother

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Murder accused told gardaí he meant to kill father and brother, but not mother, court hears

Robert O’Connor told gardaí he was “not sorry for his father or brother” but was sorry for stabbing his mother to death.

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  1. The Irish TimesLean LeftIEVery high factuality
    Triple murder accused told gardaí he only meant to kill father and brother, not mother, court hears (opens The Irish Times in a new tab)

    Robert O’Connor (32) told gardaí he was ‘not sorry’ for two killings, including special needs brother

  2. TheJournal.ieCenterIEHigh factuality
    Murder accused told gardaí he meant to kill father and brother, but not mother, court hears (opens TheJournal.ie in a new tab)

    Robert O’Connor told gardaí he was “not sorry for his father or brother” but was sorry for stabbing his mother to death.

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