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62-year-old admits killing his mother in house fire
Summary
A 62-year-old man from Donegal has pleaded guilty to the unlawful killing of his mother by arson at the Central Criminal Court. Geunter Lohse admitted to the unlawful killing of Ruth Lohse, who died in a house fire at Coolvoy, Doochary on April 12, 2022. The murder charge against him will be withdrawn, with the arson charge to be taken into account. Lohse was remanded in custody pending sentencing on May 16, when a psychiatric report will be presented to the court. The victim's family is expected to make a statement at the sentencing hearing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 62-year-old admits killing his mother in house fire. Charges or matters: the unlawful killing by arson of his mother, who died in a house fire. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- April 12, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 16 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2024-03-20 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the unlawful killing by arson of his mother, who died in a house fire (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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