Overview
- Martin McCarney, 45, appeared via video link at Strabane Magistrates’ Court charged with murdering his 23-year-old stepdaughter.
- He is also accused of possessing an offensive weapon, alleged as three knives intended to commit murder.
- A detective connected him to the charges, no bail application was made, and he was remanded in custody to appear again on March 30.
- Police say Ellie was found on March 7 at a Corban Avenue address in Enniskillen after officers traced a vehicle from a nearby collision.
- The PSNI Major Investigation Team urged anyone with information to call 101 quoting reference 1564 07/03/26; her funeral is set for March 13 at St Michael’s Church, with a request that mourners wear bright colours.