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Deirdre Morley likely to seek 'insanity' trial, court hears
Summary
Deirdre Morley, 44, of Parson's Court, Newcastle, Co Dublin, faces charges of murdering her three children – sons Conor (9) and Darragh (7) and daughter Carla (3). Their bodies were found at the family home on 24 January. The Central Criminal Court heard that the prosecution awaits a psychiatric report. Defence counsel Michael Bowman SC indicated the case will likely be an "insanity" trial, expected to last three days. Morley has been treated at the Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum since the deaths and was not required to attend the hearing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Deirdre Morley likely to seek 'insanity' trial, court hears. Charges or matters: murdering her sons Conor (9) and Darragh (7) and her daughter Carla (3). Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- January 24 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2020-10-19 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering her sons Conor (9) and Darragh (7) and her daughter Carla (3) (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Central Mental Hospital
Topics
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