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Murder accused admits disposing of body

Summary

During the fifth day of his trial at the Central Criminal Court, Alan Harte, a 33‑year‑old Dublin father of two, pleaded not guilty to the murder of 28‑year‑old Peter Gunn on 4 January 2009. Harte testified that he, Gunn and another man had been drinking on 3 January when Kastriot Boza, an Albanian, joined them. He claimed that Bo — who had previously been questioned for a sexual‑assault allegation but never prosecuted – threatened to kill Gunn, then stabbed him in the chest and back. Harte admitted that after the stabbing he and the other man helped Bo to dispose of the body, placing it in a black bag and dumping it in a ditch at Dunsoughly Lane. He stated that he had no choice but to assist, fearing Bo would cut up the body in the flat.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused admits disposing of body. Charges or matters: murdering the 28-year-old father of two on January 4th 2009 in Cabra Park, Cabra, Dublin. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• January 4th 2009 Hearing Or Sentence
• January 3rd Other
• 2014-04-08 Publication

Why: Mr Harte said that Mr Gunn said that the girls hadn't come because of Mr Boza. CNI source report

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report