Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0345Murder · Co. Galway · 24 Apr 2026

Dubravko Ostojic charged with murder of his mother in Galway

Dubravko Ostojic, a 33-year-old man, was charged with the murder of his mother Milena Ostojic, a 65-year-old woman, at their shared home in Ballybrit, Galway, on 24 April 2026. She died the following day at University Hospital Galway. He had previously been charged with seriously assaulting her, and a Section 3 assault causing harm charge from the previous April was withdrawn by the DPP. At his first court appearance at Galway District Court on 2 September 2026, the DPP directed trial by indictment in the Central Criminal Court, and Judge Fiona Lydon remanded him in custody to appear again on 7 September via video-link.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court2 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Dubravko Ostojic was charged with the murder of his mother Milena Ostojic contrary to common law.
Where
The incident took place at the couple's shared home at Claí Mór, Ballybrit, Galway.
When
Milena Ostojic died on 25 April 2026 at University Hospital Galway.
Charges
  • Dubravko Ostojic had previously been charged with seriously assaulting his mother at their shared home.
  • The DPP directed the withdrawal of a Section 3 assault causing harm offence the defendant had been charged with the previous April.
In court
  • The DPP directed trial by indictment in the Central Criminal Court.
  • The case was heard at Galway District Court before Judge Fiona Lydon on 2 September 2026.
  • The judge remanded the accused in custody to appear before Galway District Court again on 7 September via video-link.
Investigation
Det Garda Gerry Carroll gave evidence of the arrest, charge and caution of the accused.
Other details
  • Ostojic made no reply when charged after caution with the murder of his mother.
  • An application for free legal aid was parked until a solicitors' dispute over fees is resolved.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe murder took place at the couple's shared home at Claí Mór, Ballybrit, Galway. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenMilena Ostojic died on 25 April 2026 at University Hospital Galway. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeDubravko Ostojic was charged with the murder of his mother on April 24th contrary to common law. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeOstojic had previously been charged with seriously assaulting his mother at their shared home. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe DPP directed the withdrawal of a Section 3 assault causing harm offence the defendant had been charged with the previous April. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe DPP directed trial by indictment in the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge remanded the accused in custody to appear before Galway District Court again on 7 September via video-link. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Galway District Court before Judge Fiona Lydon. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Sep2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man (33) charged with murder of his mother in Galway city

    First court appearance where the murder charge was formally laid; DPP directed trial by indictment in the Central Criminal Court; previous Section 3 assault causing harm charge from last April was withdrawn.

    victim, Milena Ostojic, 65, female, non-irish (judged from name)Milena Ostojicaccused, Dubravko Ostojic, 33, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Dubravko Ostojic