Man, 61, charged with arson in 'very tragic case' that saw his mother die

Judge Murphy ordered that Guenter Lohse would receive “all appropriate medical and psychiatric treatment while in custody and be placed on suicide watch.”

Guenter Lohse leaving Sligo District Court on Friday morning. Photo: Sorcha Crowley

The 61-year-old son of a woman who died in a house fire in Co Donegal has been charged with arson and placed on suicide watch.

Guenter Lohse, of Coolvoy, Doochary, Co. Donegal, appeared in custody before Judge Sandra Murphy at a special sitting of Sligo District Court this morning.