John McGowan with his son Henry, for whom the family tried to get urgent psychiatric help. Henry McGowan has been found not guilty by reason of insanity of the murder of his father. John told his family Henry would be admitted. John told Cunningham he planned to stay awake all night, watching over his son to keep him safe. A judge ordered his committal to the Central Mental Hospital in Dublin, with his return to court scheduled for February 20th.

Source: The Irish Times February 13, 2026 05:55 UTC