US financier allegedly killed by son in Laois hotel incident
irishexaminer.com — November 15, 2024, 07:01 PM UTC
John McGowan, a 66-year-old US financier, was allegedly murdered by his son Henry at a hotel in Laois, Ireland. The incident occurred in the pool area of the Ballyfin Demesne hotel, where staff found him unresponsive. Henry McGowan, 30, is charged with murder and is currently in Cloverhill prison. His family stated that John McGowan was trying to help his son, who suffers from severe mental illness. Funeral arrangements are pending. Authorities are investigating the incident, with a senior officer leading the case. Henry McGowan is scheduled to appear in court via video link on Monday.