Solicitor who stabbed father 27 times found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity
A 31-year-old lawyer has been found not guilty of murdering his father by reason of insanity. The court heard that the defendant, who suffers from schizoaffective disorder, experienced a psychotic delusion that he needed to kill his father to protect other family members.
Why it matters
This case highlights the complexities of the legal system when dealing with defendants suffering from severe mental health disorders and the impact of medication management on public safety.
A 31-year-old lawyer with a strong academic pedigree who stabbed his father 27 times during a psychotic episode has been found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity following a short trial at the Central Criminal Court.
Dáire McCormack-George’s trial heard that he retained the love and support of his family and a wide circle of friends. His sister Hillary and mother Goretti attended every day of the court proceedings, joined at times by other family and friends.
McCormack-George stabbed his father, Scott George, 27 times during a relapse of schizoaffective disorder. The relapse had coincided with a reduction in the dosage of antipsychotic medication he was being prescribed.
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