Body of pensioner was discovered in a mutilated state after she had been beaten, stabbed and had her throat slit, court told
Giving evidence today, Chief State Pathologist Linda Mulligan told John O'Kelly SC, prosecuting, that she conducted a post-mortem examination on Ms Butler on March 26. She testified that there was blood staining on the neck area and underneath Ms Butler's body on the couch. There were six stab wounds to Ms Butler's back and three had penetrated the internal cavities of the body. Gda Murphy then cautioned Mr Rowe and the accused replied: "I just had too much drink and tablets taken." The jury has also heard that Mr Rowe told gardaí: "I thought it was going to be an easy touch.
Source: Irish Independent March 11, 2022 04:57 UTC
