Jury finds man guilty of murdering girlfriend’s mother in her Tipperary home
A jury in Ireland has found Hasan Ali Gori guilty of the murder of his girlfriend's 89-year-old mother, Josephine Ray. The trial revealed that the victim died of strangulation and smothering after a violent struggle in her home.
Why it matters
This case highlights a tragic instance of domestic violence and elder abuse, resulting in a significant legal verdict in the Irish justice system.
A JURY AT the Central Criminal Court today found a man guilty of the murder of his then girlfriend’s mother (89), two years ago.
Hasan Ali Gori (52), a native of Chad, Africa, with an address in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, showed no reaction when the verdict was read out shortly after 2pm on Tuesday afternoon.
The jury returned a majority verdict of 11-1 against Gori, following a three-week trial in Limerick.
The victim, Josephine “Josie” Ray, died trying to “fight off” Gori as he strangled her in her bed at her home at St Joseph’s Park, Nenagh, Co Tipperary, the trial heard.
Evidence given by State Pathologist Dr Yvonne McCartney was that the victim died of strangulation and smothering.
McCartney said the great-grandmother sustained two broken bones in her neck, and was covered in bruises, 44 in total, to her head, neck, face, shoulders, chest, arms and legs.
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