Murder accused demonstrated how he strangled wife with both hands

A man charged with murder at the Central Criminal Court has admitted to strangling his wife following a domestic dispute at their home in Crozon Park, Sligo, between 29 April and 1 May 2018. During his final interview at Ballymote Garda Station, the accused provided gardaí with a detailed account of the incident, demonstrating how he used both hands to strangle the woman after she slapped him twice during a confrontation about her whereabouts. He subsequently disposed of her body in a wooded area. The 35-year-old has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter, accepting sole responsibility for her unlawful killing. The trial before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon and jury continues at the Central Criminal Court. The accused initially provided gardaí with an account involving threats from an armed man before later disclosing the true circumstances to his sister-in-law and subsequently to investigators.