Man appears in court accused of murdering mother of two in Co Galway

A man has been charged with the murder of Masoumeh Jafri Manojan, an Iranian woman whose body was discovered near Clifden, Co Galway. The 31-year-old mother of two, also known locally as Atijafari or Ati, was found on Thursday at Waterloo Bridge, close to an International Protection Accommodation Service (Ipas) residence on the outskirts of the town.

Ali Sohrabi, 35, of no fixed abode, appeared before a special sitting of Galway District Court on Saturday evening. He was formally charged with murder contrary to common law. Det Sgt Frank Hand of Oranmore Garda station presented evidence of arrest, charge, and caution, stating Sohrabi was arrested at 7:45 p.m. on Saturday.

During the court hearing, the accused stated "no" when the murder charge was put to him. The offense is alleged to have occurred at Couravoughil, Clifden, Co Galway, between May 27th and May 28th. The court heard that Sohrabi had the proceedings translated to him in Persian.

Catherine McDarby, representing the defense, requested that her client receive all necessary psychiatric and medical assistance. No bail application was made. Judge Fiona Lydon remanded Sohrabi in custody to Castlerea Prison. He is scheduled to appear before Galway District Court again via video link on Wednesday.

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