Robert O’Connor found guilty of manslaughter in family killings

Crime · First reported 4 Nov, 16:01 · Updated 16:34

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A Central Criminal Court jury found Robert O’Connor not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter by diminished responsibility for the deaths of his parents and younger brother in Co Louth in September 2025. The trial evidence included differing psychiatric opinions on whether he met the criteria for a special verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity.

The jury found Robert O’Connor not guilty of murder and guilty of manslaughter by diminished responsibility for the deaths of three family members.
The killings took place at the family home in Co Louth between 28 and 29 September 2025.
Two psychiatrists agreed O’Connor was experiencing a relapse of schizophrenia, but differed on whether he qualified for a special verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity.

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Key facts

Defendant: Robert O’Connor, 32
Verdict: Not guilty of murder; guilty of manslaughter by diminished responsibility
Victims: Louise, Mark and Evan O’Connor
Location and date: Family home in Co Louth; 28–29 September 2025
Jury deliberation: Four hours and eight minutes over two days