A man in his 30s remains in custody today charged in relation to the murder of Annie Heyneman. The mother of five was killed at her family home on Derrycasan Lane in Kilnavart, Ballyconnell. Ronan Gargan had this report: "It's understood she had been stabbed several times. Her husband Henk received serious injuries during the incident and was taken to Cavan General Hospital where his condition is described as stable. The suspect is in his 30s and is being detained at a garda station in Cavan.
It is understood his period of questioning was paused to allow for medical treatment. He remains in garda custody today. Detectives will either have to release him or charge him in the coming hours. Gardai are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.
They are continuing to appeal for witnesses, the appeal centres around the Ballinamore Road in Ballyconnell from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on Saturday night last. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cavan Garda Station on (049) 436 8800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
