NYTIMES (Ali Watkins) - Henry McGowan Found Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity in Father’s Murder
Henry McGowan of New York City was charged in the death of his father in an Irish hotel. He had struggled with mental illness for several years.
Henry McGowan of New York City was charged in the death of his father in an Irish hotel. He had struggled with mental illness for several years.
Henry McGowan of New York is on trial for murder in Ireland and has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Prosecutors outlined a previous psychotic break.
In a courtroom in Ireland, prosecutors detailed the rambling, manic confessions of Henry McGowan, the New York man charged with murdering his father in a luxury hotel.
Henry McGowan headed for Europe, showing signs of mental distress. His father, John McGowan, raced after him. This week, the son will stand trial in Ireland, accused of his father’s murder.