Henry McGowan, a 30-year-old from Brooklyn, New York, has been charged with the murder of his father, John McGowan, at The Lodge in Ballyfin Demesne, Co Laois. The incident occurred on November 12, where the 60-year-old was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead. During the court proceedings, it was noted that Henry McGowan has significant mental health issues, prompting the judge to request immediate medical assistance for him while remanding him in custody until November 18.