'Justice has been served': Sisters of Patricia O'Connor welcome guilty verdicts

A "trusted member" of Patricia O'Connor's extended family has been convicted of helping her murderer buy DIY tools, which he knew were to be used in the dismemberment of the grandmother's remains.

The sisters of murder victim, Patricia O'Connor, has said that “justice has been served for our beautiful sister, who met her demise through tragic circumstances.”

In a written statement delivered after this morning's latest guilty verdict, Rita Slevin, Valerie Slevin and Anne O’Sullivan, said their sister Patricia was the “most kind, caring and loving grandmother, sister and mother. She was a hard working woman who loved to share her care and kindness with all”.