Murdered mum and children died in 'cruel and vicious manner', family say

Published: 8/2/2025
Murdered mum and children died in 'cruel and vicious manner', family say
In County Fermanagh, a mother and her two children were murdered in a "cruel and vicious manner," according to a family member at their funeral in County Clare. Vanessa Whyte, a veterinarian, and her two children, James and Sara Rutledge, were shot dead, devastating their family and community. Mourners, including pupils from the children's school, gathered to pay their respects, as the community mourns the tragic loss and remembers Vanessa, James, and Sara for their kindness and spirit.