Ashling Murphy murder trial: Jozef Puska pleads not guilty

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Jozef Puska pleaded not guilty to murdering Ashling Murphy at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 20 October 2023.

The alleged killing took place at Cappincur, Tullamore, on 12 January 2022.

Trial evidence described Murphy’s condition when paramedics arrived beside the Grand Canal in Tullamore.

Paramedic Paul McCabe said her heart had stopped and she showed no signs of life.

The jury also viewed CCTV of Murphy leaving work in Durrow and reaching the canal car park before her run.