Murders of Lisa Cash, Christy Cawley, And Chelsea

2022-09-07 16:56:21 Written by Alex

Tallaght killings: Brother is arrested for killing siblings in a late-night court hearing

Andy Cash, 24, was charged on Sunday evening and has been charged with the killings of his eight-year-old twin siblings Chelsea and Christy Crawley, and sister Lisa Cash, 18

A man has been arrested for the murder of his three siblings during a late-night court hearing this evening.

Andy Cash is charged with killing his twin siblings Chelsea and Christy Cawley, eight, and 18-year-old sister Lisa Cash at an address in Tallaght, Dublin, on Sunday.

The 24-year-old appeared during a special sitting at Dublin's Central Criminal Court on Monday.

The defendant - who was wearing a grey top and sweatpants - remained silent during the hearing that was taken by Justice Patricia McNamara, reports BelfastLive.

Murders of Lisa Cash, Christy Cawley, And Chelsea ,Andy Cash, 24, was charged on Sunday evening and has been charged with the killings of his eight-year-old twin siblings Chelsea and Christy Crawley, and sister Lisa Cash, 18

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Cash rose briefly to acknowledge that he was present at the judge's order.

Police officer Robert Whitty said the accused had been arrested at 7.43 pm. A lawyer for the defendant asked that his client be given legal aid.

He also expressed that he would be seeking a psychological assessment for his client.

Cash’s solicitor also said that he was seeking his client to be placed into “solitary confinement” while on remand in prison. The judge stated that this would be a matter for the governor and said she would note that he was seeking a psychological assessment.

The defendant was remanded in custody, as a bail request for a murder charge can only be granted by the High Court.

Earlier, a vigil was organized in memory of the borther and sisters with a huge crowd gathered outside the house on Rossfield Avenue to mourn alongside family and friends.

The victim's 14-year-old brother was transported to hospital with severe but non-fatal injuries following the incident

Their mother, a woman in her 40s, was released from the hospital on Sunday and is being supported by her family.

Officers were phoned to a residence in the Rossfield estate at nearly 12.30 am on Sunday.