A man charged with the murder of his wife in Clifden last month has been found dead in Castlerea Prison, according to a Garda spokesperson.
Ali Sohrabi (35) was found dead in his prison cell earlier today, Wednesday, 26 June 2026. The Garda spokesperson told the Roscommon Herald that gardaí are investigating the circumstances of his death, and a post-mortem examination is expected to take place.
Sohrabi had been charged with the murder of his wife in Clifden, County Galway, in May 2026. He was being held in custody at Castlerea Prison in County Roscommon pending trial.
The Irish Prison Service confirmed the death and said that all deaths in custody are subject to investigation by the Gardaí and the Prison Service.
