The mother of a Florida woman who was allegedly murdered by a nurse who fled to Dublin has appealed to US and Irish authorities to speed up the extradition case.
Belinda Herndon spoke after new evidence emerged that wanted murder suspect Oliver Travis O'Quinn told his family he intended to leave Dublin. Florida police say O'Quinn recently wrote a goodbye letter to his ex-wife and daughter, telling them it was time to move on from Dublin, prompting the police in Gainesville, Florida, to release details of the case to The Irish Times.
Ms Herndon, whose daughter Michelle was allegedly murdered by lethal injection, said she had offered to pay for his flight back to the US. However, she was advised by police in Gainesville to allow them arrange his return.
"The police have done an excellent job, but the extradition documents are just sitting there in someone's office and it's taking too long," Ms Herndon said.
Gardaí have been aware for over two months that Mr O'Quinn is living in Dublin but have been waiting for extradition documents before arresting him.