Woman charged with murder of Robert Wilkin
The body of Robert Wilkin, who was from the Dungannon area in Northern Ireland, was discovered on 3 July
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Nikita Burns, 21, is charged with murder
It follows the discovery of a man's body in the sea at Slieve League cliffs
Gardaí (Irish police) believe an assault took place in the Slieve League/Killybegs area between 24 and 25 June.
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A woman has been charged with murder after a man's body was recovered from the water near the cliffs of Slieve League in the Republic of Ireland.
The body of Robert Wilkin, who was from the Dungannon area in Northern Ireland, was discovered on 3 July.
Nikita Burns, 21, with an address at Bundoran Westend Accommodation, County Donegal, appeared at a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court on Tuesday.
She is accused of murdering Mr Wilkin, also known as Robin Wilkin, on 25 June.
Nikita Burns appeared at Letterkenny District Court on Tuesday
A detective sergeant told the court he arrested Ms Burns at 21:53 local time at Ballyshannon Garda station on Monday and at 22:21, charged her with the offence.
He told the court that Ms Burns replied: "I didn't do it", when the charge was put to her.
The judge remanded the accused in custody to appear by videolink at Letterkenny District Court on 4 September.
He also directed that she receive all necessary medical treatment including psychiatric treatment.