'I have felt so much anger', daughter of Waterford man killed by her brother tells court

Katilyn Butler, 19, said although still loves her brother, she 'will never be able to forgive him completely'
Stephen Butler, 23, of Sheilbaggin, Ramsgrange, New Ross, Co Wexford, was found guilty of manslaughter over the death of his father John Butler at Portlaw, Co Waterford, in the early hours of January 11, 2020. Picture: Patrick Browne

Stephen Butler, 23, of Sheilbaggin, Ramsgrange, New Ross, Co Wexford, was found guilty of manslaughter over the death of his father John Butler at Portlaw, Co Waterford, in the early hours of January 11, 2020. Picture: Patrick Browne

A teenager has said her life was left “changed forever” after her weeping mother woke her up to say her father had died at the hands of her brother, the Central Criminal Court has heard.

Katilyn Butler, 19, said although still loves her brother, she "will never be able to forgive him completely".

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