Man not guilty (by reason of insanity) of father's murder

A 35-year-old Mayo man has been acquitted of murdering his elderly father two years ago.

Man not guilty (by reason of insanity) of father's murder
Fri, 30 May, 2014 - 18:58

A 35-year-old Mayo man has been acquitted of murdering his elderly father two years ago.

John Biggins of Ballynalty, Cross, Claremorris had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to murdering Thomas Biggins (70) at that address on May 6, 2012.

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