Julian Cuddihy found not guilty of murdering parents by insanity

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Julian Cuddihy was found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity, reported on 9 June 2016. His parents, Kathleen and James Cuddihy, were killed at their family home in Churchtown, Carndonagh, Co Donegal, on 22 October 2014. A jury returned unanimous verdicts on both murder counts after 40 minutes of deliberations. Justice Margaret Heneghan committed Cuddihy to the Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum for assessment. He was due to return to court on 20 June, when a doctor would suggest a strategy for his long-term treatment and care.