Irish police arrest man in connection with brutal killings of two men in Sligo
Irish police are investigating if the recent killings of two men in Sligo had a homophobic motive behind them. Content warning: This story may include topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable.
Aidan Moffitt, 42, and Michael Snee, 58, were both found dead in their homes on 11 and 12 April, respectively. Moffitt, an auctioneer and Fine Gael activist who was referred to as a warm and witty man by loved ones, was stabbed multiple times and was reportedly left badly mutilated by his attacker.
Snee lived alone with his dog and was discovered a day later, just over a mile from where the first killing took place. Prior to his death, he loved gardening and had worked as healthcare worker.
Police arrested a man in his 20s on 13 April in connection with Snee’s death, though he will also be questioned in relation to Moffitt’s due to the similarities between how they died. “We are actively investigating as to whether there is any hate related motive to these murders,” said Chief Superintendent Aidan Glacken during a press conference. “Gardaí are also investigating whether Michael and Aidan met their attacker online.
