A court hears evidence in the case of Robert O’Connor, accused of killing three people in a stabbing attack. Irish Mirror and RTÉ report testimony describing extensive wounds inflicted on the victims, including evidence about the pattern of injuries.
RTÉ says the father died after being stabbed 44 times and the mother was stabbed at least 20 times at a home in Co Louth. Irish Mirror adds that a pathologist testifies the brother, Evan O’Connor, had defence-type injuries suggesting he may have tried to grab the knife during an extended assault of at least some duration. The Irish Mirror also reports that the expert witness says there are no obvious defence injuries on the bodies of Mark and Louise O’Connor, highlighting differences in injury patterns described by the medical testimony.
