Ireland Crime

Named as

Suspect

Born

Between November 1961 and November 1962, from the ages reported

Offences

Unlawful killing (axe attack); suicide (drowning)

Where

Co. Cork

Reporting

2 reports, 17 Nov 2021 to 18 Nov 2021

Outlets

irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com

• Inquest jury returns unlawful killing verdicts in Cork axe attack Unlawful killing (axe attack); suicide (drowning) · Co. Cork

  Willie Hennessy, 66, and Paddy Hennessy, 60, were struck multiple times with a 3.5kg timber axe by their brother Johnny Hennessy, 59, at their family farm at Corrogorm, Mitchelstown, Co Cork, on 25 February 2021. Johnny was later found dead in the River Funcheon, where he drowned. A Garda investigation involving 169 statements found no motive, and the DPP recommended no prosecution. In November 2021, an inquest jury at Mallow courthouse returned verdicts of unlawful killing for Willie and Paddy and suicide for Johnny, and recommended the Minister for Health review mental health supports.

  In court, 17 Nov 2021Suspect · 2 reports

Each entry shows how that report described them.

1. 18 Nov2021
   In courtirishmirror.ie, in Inquest jury returns unlawful killing verdicts in Cork axe attack

   Mystery lingers after brother attacks siblings with axe then drowns himself

   suspect, Johnny Hennessy, 59, male, named, irish (judged from name)Johnny Hennessy♂59IE
2. 17 Nov2021
   In courtirishtimes.com, in Inquest jury returns unlawful killing verdicts in Cork axe attack

   Cork brothers died from severe brain trauma after axe attack, inquest hears

   suspect, Johnny Hennessy, 59, male, named, irish (judged from name)Johnny Hennessy♂59IE

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