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Man, 42, admits killing pensioner Man, 45, admits killing pensioner
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A man has admitted killing County Tyrone pensioner Patrick McGrath.A man has admitted killing County Tyrone pensioner Patrick McGrath.
A murder charge against Arthur Francis Murray, 42, was dropped when he pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. A murder charge against Arthur Francis Murray, 45, was dropped when he pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility.
He also admitted attacking Mr McGrath's sister, Philomena, and causing her grievous bodily harm. He pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder her.He also admitted attacking Mr McGrath's sister, Philomena, and causing her grievous bodily harm. He pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder her.
Murray, who lived yards from Mr McGrath at Killeen Crossroads near Coalisland, will be sentenced next month.Murray, who lived yards from Mr McGrath at Killeen Crossroads near Coalisland, will be sentenced next month.
A prosecution lawyer said they were willing to accept the lesser pleas following three psychiatric reports.A prosecution lawyer said they were willing to accept the lesser pleas following three psychiatric reports.
Mr McGrath, 76, was found dead at his home in December 2005.Mr McGrath, 76, was found dead at his home in December 2005.
His 68-year-old sister sustained serious head injuries and a number of broken bones during the attack.His 68-year-old sister sustained serious head injuries and a number of broken bones during the attack.