LIVE: Man charged with murder of mother-of-two in Galway
A 31-year-old mother-of-two, who worked in a local hotel, suffered fatal slash and stab wounds.
A 35-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Masoumeh Jafri Manojan near Clifden in county Galway.
The body of the Iranian woman, known locally as Atijafari or Ati, was discovered Thursday morning, May 29 by Waterloo Bridge near an International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) residence on the outskirts of the town.
She was a 31-year-old mother-of-two who worked in a hotel in Clifden.
Ali Sohrabi of no fixed abode appeared before a special sitting of Galway District Court 9.30pm Saturday dressed in a green jumper and black trousers.
Detective Sergeant Frank Hand of Oranmore Garda Station gave evidence of arrest, charge, and caution. He said he arrested Mr Sohrabi at the North West Regional Headquarters in Murrough at 7.45pm Saturday.
The court heard that the accused said “no” when the charge of murder contrary to common law was put to him at 8.12pm Saturday, May 30.
According to the charge sheet, the offence occurred at Couravoughil, Clifden, county Galway on dates unknown between May 27 and May 28.
Defence solicitor Catherine McDarby requested that her client receive all appropriate psychiatric and medical assistance.
Ms McDarby said there was no application for bail.
Judge Fiona Lydon remanded the accused in custody to Castlerea Prison to appear before Galway District Court again next Wednesday via video link.
Mr Sohrabi had the proceedings of the hearing – which lasted a few minutes - translated to him in Persian.
Chief Superintendent of Galway Garda Division, Gerry Roche attended the brief hearing.
Meanwhile, a vigil took place in Clifden Town Square on Friday evening in memory of Masuma Sohrabi.
A 31-year-old mother-of-two, who worked in a local hotel, she suffered fatal slash and stab wounds.