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The Journal
a day ago
- The Journal
Man charged with manslaughter of grandmother sent forward to circuit court
A BOOK OF evidence has been served on a man accused of the manslaughter of his 82-year-old grandmother in Carrigaline, Co Cork. Brian Nnamdi Ogbo (38) of Garrydhu Drive, Kilmoney Road, Carrigaline appeared before Cork District Court today by video link. Mr Nnamdi Ogbo is charged unlawfully killing Stella Ejiatu Nnamdi on 25 February 2025 at Garrydhu Drive, Kilmoney Road, contrary to common law. Sgt Gearóid Davis confirmed service of the book of evidence. He applied to have the case sent forward for trial at the next sessions of Cork Circuit Criminal Court in October. 'There is one count before the court of manslaughter. DPP directions are for trial on indictment at Cork Circuit Criminal Court. The DPP also consents to a plea of guilty being entered by the accused, should that arise.' The book of evidence was served on solicitor Eugene Murphy who was representing the accused. He applied for free legal aid for his client who is unemployed and has 'serious difficulties with his mental health.' Judge Mary Dorgan told Mr Nnamdi Ogbo of the necessity to provide the state with details of any witness he might call if relying on an alibi defence. Free legal aid was granted to facilitate the appointment of a barrister and senior counsel at the circuit court. The accused was remanded in custody to appear before Cork Circuit Criminal Court in the next sessions which get underway on 28 October next. A psychiatric report will be prepared in the interim. Advertisement Meanwhile, Mr Nnamdi Ogbo was initially charged with assault causing harm. However, the charge was subsequently withdrawn and a new charge of manslaughter was brought against him earlier this month. Evidence of arrest, charge and caution was previously given in the case by Det Garda Tom Delaney. In previously objecting to bail in the case, Det Garda Delaney said that Mr Nnamdi Ogbo allegedly dragged his grandmother down the stairs by the head. He stated that Mr Nnamdi Ogbo was 'caught red handed' and 'corroborated the facts alleged' during a garda interview. Det Garda Delaney also indicated that Mr Nnamdi Ogbo was a flight risk. 'He came to Ireland to seek international protection but there is no record of visa or travel documents.' He stated that the accused was without ties to the jurisdiction. He also spoke of the gravity of the alleged offence. 'An 82-year-old woman was dragged down the stairs. (Ihe course of the interview) he said he could do something like this again. There is a significant risk to family members.' He said that the accused was previously diagnosed with schizophrenia. Mr Nnamdi Ogbo told the court that he had never been in trouble in his life and came in to this country legally. A post mortem examination was carried out on Stella Ejiatu Nnamdi at Cork University Hospital by State Pathologist Dr Heidi Okkers. The results were not released for operational reasons. The deceased lady was a Nigerian national who lived with her daughter in Carrigaline.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- The Irish Sun
Book of evidence served on man, 38, accused of unlawful killing of grandmother, 82, in Cork as case sent to trial
THE book of evidence has been served on a man accused of the unlawful killing of his 82-year-old grandmother in Carrigaline, Co Cork last February. Brian Nnamdi Ogbo, 38 of Garrydhu Drive, Kilmoney Road, Carrigaline appeared before 1 The next sessions get underway in Cork Circuit Criminal Court in October Credit: Google Streetview He is charged that on February 25, 2025 at 17, Garrydhu Drive, Kilmoney Road, he unlawfully killed Stella Ejiatu Nnamdi, contrary to common law. Sergeant Gearóid Davis confirmed service of the book of evidence. He applied to have the case sent forward for trial at the next sessions of Cork Circuit Judge Mary Dorgan told Nnamdi Ogbo of the necessity to provide the state with details of any witness he might call if relying on an alibi defence. READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS Free legal aid was granted. The accused, who has not applied for bail, was remanded in custody to appear before Cork Circuit Criminal Court during the next sessions which get underway on October 28 next. A psychiatric report will be prepared in the interim. Nnamdi Ogbo was initially charged with assault causing harm. Most read in Irish News However, the charge was subsequently withdrawn and a new charge of manslaughter was brought against him earlier this month. In previously objecting to bail in the case Detective 'CAUGHT RED-HANDED' He stated that he was 'caught red-handed' and 'corroborated the facts alleged' during a garda interview. Detective Garda Delaney said the defendant was a flight risk. He said the accused was previously diagnosed with schizophrenia. A post mortem examination was carried out on Stella Ejiatu Nnamdi at Cork University The results were not released for operational reasons. The deceased lady was a Nigerian national who lived with her daughter in Carrigaline.
RTÉ News
30-06-2025
- RTÉ News
Man, 38, charged with manslaughter of grandmother in Cork
A 38-year-old man has been charged with the unlawful killing of his 82-year-old maternal grandmother in February of this year at her home in Carrigaline, Co Cork. Brian Nnamdi Ogbo was previously charged with assault causing harm to Stella Nnamdi on 23 February last at Garrydhu Drive, Kilmoney Road, in Carrigaline. Mr Nnamdi Ogbo was charged with manslaughter today at Cork District Court. Sgt Gearoid Davis said the assault charge was being withdrawn as a new charge had been brought against the accused. Defence solicitor Donal Daly said that an application for bail would be made on 7 July next. A psychiatric report will be prepared prior to the bail hearing. Mr Nnamdi Ogbo was remanded in custody pending his bail hearing. Evidence of arrest, charge and caution was previously given in the case by Det Garda Tom Delaney. In previously objecting to bail in the case, Det Garda Delaney said that Mr Nnamdi Ogbo allegedly dragged his grandmother down the stairs by the head. He stated that Mr Nnamdi Ogbo was "caught red handed" and "corroborated the facts alleged" during a garda interview. Det Garda Delaney also indicated that Mr Nnamdi Ogbo, who is a Nigerian national, was a flight risk. "He came to Ireland to seek international protection but there is no record of visa or travel documents," he said. He stated that the accused was without ties to the jurisdiction. He also spoke of the gravity of the offences. "An 82-year-old woman was dragged down the stairs. (In the course of the interview) he said he could do something like this again. There is a significant risk to family members." He said the accused was previously diagnosed with schizophrenia. Mr Nnamdi Ogbo told the court he had never been in trouble in his life and came in to this country legally. A post mortem examination was carried out on Stella Nnamdi at Cork University Hospital by State Pathologist Dr Heidi Okkers. The results were not released for operational reasons.
The Irish Sun
30-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Man, 38, charged with unlawful killing of grandmother, 82, after being accused of ‘dragging' gran down stairs
A MAN has been charged with the unlawful killing of his 82-year-old maternal grandmother last February at her Co Cork home. Brian Nnamdi Ogbo, 38, was previously charged with assault causing harm to Stella Nnamdi on February 23 last at Garrydhu Drive, Kilmoney Road, in Nnamdi Ogbo, who is a The charge is that on February 25 last at 17, Garrydhu Drive, Kilmoney Road, Carrigaline he unlawfully killed Stella Ejiatu Nnamdi. Defending lawyer Donal Daly said that an application for bail would be made on July 7. The defendant was being treated by a prison psychiatrist and he asked that a report from the specialist be made available to the court next week. Read more in News Evidence of arrest, charge and caution was previously given in the case by Detective Objecting to bail in the case, Garda Delaney said that Nnamdi Ogbo allegedly dragged his grandmother down the stairs by the head. He stated that Nnamdi Ogbo was 'caught red handed' and 'corroborated the facts alleged' during a Garda interview. He indicated that Mr Nnamdi Ogbo was a flight risk. Most read in Irish News Garda Delaney said: 'It is alleged that he broke into the upstairs bathroom where his grandmother was located and he dragged her out of there. 'He allegedly dragged her downstairs. She was off her feet and being dragged head first down the stairs and was pushed out of the house. 'NO TIES TO THE JURISDICTION' 'Nobody required hospitalisation at the time of the occurrence. However Stella Nnamdi deteriorated and was taken to Cork University Hospital on Tuesday February 25 and died later that afternoon. 'He came to Ireland to seek international protection but there is no record of visa or travel documents. The accused has no ties to the jurisdiction." Nnamdi Ogbo told the court that he had never been in trouble in his life and came in to this country legally. A post mortem examination was carried out on Stella Nnamdi at Cork University Hospital by State Pathologist Dr Heidi Okkers. The results were not released for operational reasons. Ms Nnamdi was a Nigerian national who lived with her daughter in Carrigaline. A psychiatric report will be prepared prior to the bail hearing and the defendant was remanded in custody pending his bail hearing. 1 Brian Nnamdi Ogbo was charged with manslaughter today at Cork District Court Credit: Alamy
