FBI identifies man accused of applying in Cork for passports in names of deceased babies

The investigation into the man’s identity was going on through Interpol

The man has been in custody since his arrest at the passport office on South Mall, Cork, on September 14. File picture: Denis Minihane

A 72-year-old American previously known as Philip Morris has been identified through enquiries with the FBI as Randolph Kirk Parker.

Detective Garda Padraic Hanley of the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation came to Cork District Court on Tuesday to announce progress in the matter which has attracted intense media interest due to the mystery surrounding the case.