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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8393Murder · Co. Galway · 24 Apr 2026

Man charged with murdering mother in Galway appears in court

A 33-year-old man, Dubravko Ostojic, has been charged with murdering his mother, 65-year-old Milena Ostojic, at their shared house at 52 Claí Mór, Ballybrit, Galway, an alleged offence on 24 April 2026. Milena Ostojic died the next day, on 25 April 2026, at University Hospital Galway. He had earlier been charged with seriously assaulting her, and the DPP later directed the withdrawal of a Section 3 assault causing harm charge. After arrest, charge and caution, he made no reply at Galway Courthouse, and the DPP directed that the murder charge be tried in the Central Criminal Court. The latest development reported is his remand in custody, with a video-link appearance at Galway District Court set for Monday, 7 September 2026.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In court1 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A 33-year-old man, Dubravko Ostojic, has been charged with murdering his mother, Milena Ostojic, who was 65.
Where
The victim and the accused shared a house at 52 Claí Mór, Ballybrit, on Galway city's east side.
When
The murder is alleged to have occurred on 24 April 2026.
Other details
  • Milena Ostojic died on 25 April 2026 at University Hospital Galway.
  • The accused made no reply when charged after caution at Galway Courthouse.
  • The accused had good English and did not require an interpreter.
  • An application for Free Legal Aid will be parked until a solicitors' dispute over fees is resolved.
Charges
  • Dubravko Ostojic was previously charged with seriously assaulting Milena Ostojic.
  • The DPP directed the withdrawal of a Section 3 assault causing harm charge.
Investigation
Detective Garda Gerry Carroll gave evidence of the arrest, charge and caution of the accused at Galway District Court.
In court
  • The DPP directed that the murder charge be tried by indictment in the Central Criminal Court.
  • The judge remanded the accused in custody to appear again at Galway District Court on Monday, 7 September, via video link.
  • The accused will appear again at Galway District Court in December on other unrelated charges.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 33-year-old man has been charged with murdering his mother. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe victim and the accused shared a house at 52 Claí Mór, Ballybrit, on Galway city's east side. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe murder is alleged to have occurred on 24 April 2026. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationDetective Garda Gerry Carroll gave evidence of the arrest, charge and caution of the accused at Galway District Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeDubravko Ostojic was previously charged with seriously assaulting Milena Ostojic. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe DPP directed the withdrawal of a Section 3 assault causing harm charge. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the murder charge be tried by indictment in the Central Criminal Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded the accused in custody to appear again at Galway District Court on Monday, 7 September, via video link. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe accused will appear again at Galway District Court in December on other unrelated charges. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe 65-year-old victim died on 25 April 2026 at University Hospital Galway. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe accused made no reply when charged after caution at Galway Courthouse. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe accused had good English and did not require an interpreter. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherAn application for Free Legal Aid will be parked until a solicitors' dispute over fees is resolved. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Sep2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Man (33) appears in court charged with murdering his mother at her home in Galway

    Reports the court appearance of Dubravko Ostojic on a murder charge, the DPP's direction for trial in the Central Criminal Court, the withdrawal of an earlier assault charge, and remand in custody.

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