Husband accused of Anne Colomines murder remanded in custody

A husband charged with the murder of his wife, Anne Colomines, who was stabbed to death in her apartment in Dublin city-centre, has been further remanded in custody.

Renato Gehlen (35) faced his second hearing when he appeared before Judge Bernadette Owens at Cloverhill District Court on Thursday and was further remanded in custody to appear again on December 14th.

He listened to the proceedings with the assistance of an interpreter but did not address the court.

His lawyer consented to the adjournment. Directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions are awaited.

Because Mr Gehlen is facing a murder charge, any application for bail will have to be made in the High Court.

The body of Ms Colomines, who was originally from France but who lived in Dublin for several years with her husband Renato Gehlen, was found on the night of October 24th last after she sustained stab wounds.

Gardaí in Mountjoy responded to a call at approximately 11.30pm of an incident at their home at Dorset Square Apartments, in Dublin city centre.

The senior team leader in PayPal and cat rescue volunteer, who was aged 37, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Mr Gehlen, from Brazil, who also had serious injuries, was hospitalised for several days, following the discovery of Ms Colomines body.

He was initially remanded in custody on Monday after he was charged with her murder.