Double suicide advice at inquest

The gruesome final chapter in the life of a con-woman who left a trail of fraud across three continents unfolded at a coroner’s inquest in Newcastle West, Co Limerick, yesterday.

Julia Holmes, 63, a native of Co Tyrone, lured Thomas Ruttle, 56, into what became her final fatal deceit.

Five men discovered two decomposed bodies when they broke into Mr Ruttle’s home at Boolaglass, Askeaton, on May 18 , 2015, to carry out a robbery. Suicide notes and letters written by both deceased were found.