Name: Evan O’Connor.
Died: September 29, 2025.
Age at death: 27.
Cause of death: Stabbed.
Location: Drumgowna, County Louth, Ireland.
Disability: Autism.
Other victims: Mark and Louise O’Connor, Evan’s parents.
Details:
Evan’s brother allegedly stabbed him and his parents to death.
When he was a child, Evan’s parents helped set up a special-education school, which he attended until graduation. Evan loved going to theme parks, was a Thomas the Tank Engine fan, and could often be seen wearing colorful shirts and odd socks.
Case Status:
Robert O’Connor (Brother) is charged with murder.
Sources:
Autism Memorial: Evan O’Connor
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County Louth: Vigil held for murdered parents and brother
County Louth: ‘I’m hurting, we all are’ says son of O’Connor family at funeral
County Louth: Man charged with murder of parents and brother in Drumgowna