The Daily Star Ireland
Two men have been brought before the court in connection with the murder of Karen Cummings, a children’s nurse who was killed over the weekend in Banbridge, County Down.
The 40-year-old victim was discovered unconscious in her home on Saturday evening and was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. Reports indicate that the mother of two succumbed to a gunshot wound.
Glenn King, 32, with no fixed address in Lurgan, and Kevin McGuigan, 42, from Annacloy Park in Hillsborough, appeared via video link from Musgrave police station in Belfast at Newry Magistrates Court this morning.
Both men have been charged with the murder of Ms. Cummings. Additionally, Mr. McGuigan faces charges of possessing a double-barrelled shotgun and ammunition, as well as handling stolen goods.
A Detective Constable from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) testified in court, stating he could link the defendants to the charges. Both men acknowledged their understanding of the charges against them.
No bail applications were made, and both men were remanded in custody. They are scheduled to reappear in court via video link on January 9.
