Tragic details of fraudster granny and Irish beekeeper partner to be disclosed at inquest

Julia Holmes and her partner Tom Ruttle

David Raleigh

The tragic details over what led to the mystery deaths of a fraudster grandmother and her Co Limerick beekeeper lover are to be disclosed later today at their joint inquest in West Limerick.

Gardai believe Tyrone-born con woman Julia Holmes, and her innocent Limerick partner Thomas Ruttle, died after inhaling fumes from a charcoal barbecue which was placed next to them in a sealed bedroom in Mr Ruttle's house.