Social worker describes concerns about Josephine Ray before murder trial

Crime · First reported 29 Oct, 14:20 · Updated 15:56

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A social worker told the Central Criminal Court she was concerned about Josephine “Josie” Ray’s anxiety and reluctance to return home in the months before her death. Hasan Ali Gori has pleaded not guilty to her murder; the trial continues.

Sharlene Hegarty told the court she met Ray five times in April and May after Ray was discharged from hospital with a broken hip.
Hegarty said Ray was anxious when Gori was mentioned and did not want to return to her home in Nenagh.
Gori has pleaded not guilty to murdering Ray on 4 August 2024; the trial continues.

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Key facts

Defendant: Hasan Ali Gori has pleaded not guilty to murder.
Date of alleged murder: 4 August 2024.
Location: Ray’s home in St Joseph’s Park, Nenagh, Co Tipperary.
Social worker’s contact: Hegarty said she met Ray five times in April and May after her hospital discharge.
Trial status: The trial continues.