Two men were charged at a special court in Craigavon, Co Armagh, yesterday arising out of the murder of a woman.
Mr David Hamill (27) unemployed, Russell Drive, Lurgan, and Mr Hugh Fraser Finlayson (44), unemployed, Hillside Park, Banbridge, are accused of murdering Ms Veronica Margaret Johnston (41) at a flat in Russell Drive on May 14th.
The court was told by an RUC detective inspector that, when arrested, charged and cautioned, Hamill replied: "No, not at this time", and Finlayson made no reply. The inspector said he believed he could connect both accused with the charge.
Mr Ken Nixon, the magistrate, remanded Mr Hamill and Mr Finlayson to a court sitting at the Maze Prison on June 2nd.
Ms Johnston is believed to have resided previously at an address in Dundalk. It is understood she sustained severe head injuries inflicted by a wooden implement.
In the High Court in Belfast, the woman's former lover applied for bail to attend her funeral. A lawyer said Brian Kelly (22), from Beaufort Walk, Newtownards, Co Down, and Ms Johnston had lived together for two years but separated after an incident which led to him being charged with threatening to kill her.
Lord Justice Campbell said Kelly could be released on compassionate bail once the court was officially informed of the place and time of the funeral.