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23 Apr 2026

Amy Doherty murder case: Accused remanded for four more weeks

Conor McNamee (30) of Summer Meadow Mews in Derry is charged with the murder of 28-year-old Amy Doherty on March 21

Man appears at Derry Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of Amy Doherty

The late Amy Doherty

The case of the man charged with the murder of mother of two Amy Doherty was mentioned at Derry Magistrate's Court today. 

Conor McNamee (30) of Summer Meadow Mews in Derry is charged with the murder of 28-year-old Amy Doherty on March 21.

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He is also charged with possessing an offensive weapon namely a kitchen knife on the same date as well as a charge of possessing class A drugs. 

At today's sitting a prosecutor told the court that full file in the case was not due until June 30.

She asked for a four week remand in the case and there were no objections. 

McNamee will appear again on May 21 and remains in custody. 

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