Overview
- The accused, named as Tomas Marvanek of Grange Heights, appeared at a special sitting of Waterford District Court and was charged with murder.
- He was remanded in custody with no bail application because the district court cannot grant bail on a murder charge.
- Judge Kevin Staunton approved requests for medical and psychological assessments and for access to a Czech translator.
- Gardaí identified the victim as Yveta Donovalova, a 43-year-old mother of three who was found with serious injuries at her home and died shortly after at University Hospital Waterford.
- A post-mortem is pending and Garda forensic work at the house is ongoing, with the case due back before the court by video link next Tuesday.