Summary
John Garrett O'Sullivan, from Londonderry, Northern Ireland, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for putting his deceased father's body in a refrigerator, preventing its lawful burial. He admitted to the charge, and the court mentioned various factors including his mental health issues and actions following his father's death.
Key Facts
- John Garrett O'Sullivan placed his deceased father's body in a refrigerator.
- He admitted to preventing the lawful burial of his father between July 1 and July 18, 2024.
- The body of 86-year-old Noel O'Sullivan was found wrapped in a duvet and plastic sheets.
- The court sentenced John O'Sullivan to three years, with 18 months in prison and 18 months on license.
- Police found the body after receiving a "concern for safety" call from Noel's daughter.
- John O'Sullivan did not contact authorities, citing a desire to preserve his father's dignity.
- He has no previous criminal record and was assessed as a medium risk of reoffending.
- The court considered his mental health history, including a nervous breakdown in the 1990s.
