Mother of gang victim found dead in tragic circumstances

The mother of a man who died in a notorious gang murder four years ago was found dead in tragic circumstances, an inquest has heard.

The body of Marie Cronin, aged 41, was discovered in a shed at the rear of her home at Colbert Avenue, Janesboro on Oct 5.

Her son, James Cronin, aged 20, was found in a shallow grave near Ballinacurra Weston in April 2008.