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Man accused of murdering three family members said he was ‘not sorry for killing father and brother’, court told

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Robert O’Connor is standing trial for the murders of his father, Mark (54), his mother, Louise (56), and his younger brother, Evan (27). The court heard testimony regarding statements O’Connor allegedly made to gardaí following the incident.

During the proceedings, counsel stated that O’Connor claimed he had been involved in a dispute over drugs. O’Connor reportedly told investigators that he had intended to kill his father and brother but did not intend to kill his mother, stating he had “lost my head.” He further expressed that he was not sorry for the deaths of his father and brother, though he expressed remorse regarding his mother.

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TheJournal.ie Focuses on the defendant's specific expressions of remorse and intent
Independent.ie Focuses on the identities and ages of the victims
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