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29/04/2008
Wexford Couple Died From Gunshot Wounds
Post mortem examinations have revealed the couple found dead along with their two young children in Co Wexford died from gunshot wounds.
The family-of-four were found dead following a fire at their home in Clonroche on Saturday morning.
The 41-year-old father, Diarmuid Flood, died from a single gunshot wound to the head, while his 38-year-old wife Lorraine sustained a single gunshot wound to the chest.
Gardaí say that the precise cause of death of their children, Julie and Mark, will not be known until toxicology tests are completed.
Superintendent Kevin Donohue told a press briefing last night that they had injuries consistent with a fire, but this was not the cause of death. There is speculation that the children had been drugged and were already dead before their home was set on fire.
Gardai last night confirmed that six-year-old Mark Flood, 4, and his little sister Julie, 5, had no signs of physical trauma on their bodies and did not die as a result of the fire which engulfed their Co Wexford home.
Mr Donahue said Gardaí are investigating a number of theories in an effort to find out the exact circumstances of the deaths.
(DW)
The family-of-four were found dead following a fire at their home in Clonroche on Saturday morning.
The 41-year-old father, Diarmuid Flood, died from a single gunshot wound to the head, while his 38-year-old wife Lorraine sustained a single gunshot wound to the chest.
Gardaí say that the precise cause of death of their children, Julie and Mark, will not be known until toxicology tests are completed.
Superintendent Kevin Donohue told a press briefing last night that they had injuries consistent with a fire, but this was not the cause of death. There is speculation that the children had been drugged and were already dead before their home was set on fire.
Gardai last night confirmed that six-year-old Mark Flood, 4, and his little sister Julie, 5, had no signs of physical trauma on their bodies and did not die as a result of the fire which engulfed their Co Wexford home.
Mr Donahue said Gardaí are investigating a number of theories in an effort to find out the exact circumstances of the deaths.
(DW)
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