A 60-year-old man appeared in court in Newry, Co Down, today charged with the murder of his son in Armagh.
Kevin Fletcher, 32, was found stabbed to death at his flat in Castle Street, Armagh, on 3 September.
His father, also called Kevin, from Drumarg Park, Armagh, appeared at the Magistrates' Court in Newry.
He was released on bail to appear in court again on 28 September.
Mr Fletcher spoke only to confirm that he understood the charges.
PSNI Detective Sergeant Stephen McIntosh told the court he could connect the accused to the killing.
The officer said the murdered man suffered several stab wounds and that witnesses reported hearing cries for help from his home.
The police officer told the court that a size eight footwear print was found at the dead man's home, which matched shoes sold at a store in Armagh where the accused had shopped.
However, the detective later added: 'We have not recovered the shoes that match that mark at this time.'
The officer said there was no sign of a struggle at the murder scene and there was no forensic evidence against Mr Fletcher, but he said police inquiries were ongoing.
Barrister for the accused, Conn O'Neill, said his client had a clear record and had co-operated with detectives.
He labelled the police case as weak and described Mr Fletcher as a former factory worker who had suffered ill-health.
The lawyer added: 'His family are here supporting him today.'
Police opposed bail, but it was granted with a number of conditions by District Judge Eamon King.
