A woman has appeared in court charged with the murder of a man whose body was found floating in waters off the Sliabh Liag cliffs in July.
The body of Robert Wilkin (60s) was found on July 3rd last after a week-long search by a number of state agencies including the Gardai and the Irish Coastguard.
Today, at a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court, Nikita Burns (21) was charged with his murder.
Burns, of Bundoran Westend Accommodation, is the second person to be charged with the murder of Mr Wilkin.
On July 14th last, 38-year-old Alan Vial, was also charged with the murder of Mr Wilkin.
Vial, of Drumanoo Head, Killybegs, was charged that on the 25th of June, 2023 at a place unknown within the State, did murder one Robert Wilkin (also known as Robin Wilkin.)
He was remanded in custody and is due to appear before the courts again in September.
Ms Burns, wearing white trousers and a black top, appeared before Judge Ciaran Liddy.
Detective Sgt Matthie Murphy of Ballyshannon Garda Station gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution.
He gave evidence of arresting Ms Burns on August 28th at 9.53pm at Westend, Bundoran.
Ms Burns was charged that on the 25th of June, 2023 at a place unknown within the State, did murder one Robert Wilkin (also known as Robin Wilkin.)
The charge was Contrary to Common Law and as provided for by Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1964.
At 10.21pm when charged Mr Burns replied”I didn’t do it.”
Garda Superintendent Karen Duffy asked the the court that remand the accused in custody until September 4th to appear at Letterkenny District Court by videolink.
Solicitor for the accused, Mr Rory O’Brien, said that bail does not arise in the matter.
Legal aid was granted as the court was told that Ms Burns is a suitable candidate.
Mr O’Brien asked for legal aid which was granted and he also asked that she receive all the necessary medical treatment while in custody including any psychiatric treatment she may need.
The case was adjourned until September 3rd to seek directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
