Family urge Shatter to detain killer Gallagher

The family of double killer John Gallagher have made contact with Justice Minister Alan Shatter, asking him to detain their brother at the Central Mental Hospital indefinitely.

Fri, 25 May, 2012 - 01:00

Stephen Maguire

Gallagher killed his girlfriend Anne Gillespie, 22, and her mother Annie, 51, in the grounds of Sligo hospital in 1988.

Gallagher’s family wrote to Mr Shatter yesterday, outlining their fears for their own safety if Gallagher is released.

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Courts Politics Place: Sligo Place: Strabane Person: Shatter Person: Gallagher Person: John Gallagher Person: Justice Minister Person: Alan Shatter Person: Anne Gillespie Person: Annie Person: MR Person: Christopher Person: Patrick Maguire Person: Anne Person: Annie Gillespie Organisation: Central Mental Hospital Organisation: Mental Health Review Board

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