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Daniel McAnaspie murder accused told gardai he saw teen getting punched
Summary
In February 2017, Richard Dekker, aged 30, pleaded not guilty to the murder of 17‑year‑old Daniel McAnaspie, who was stabbed to death at Tolka Valley Park on 26 February 2010. Dekker was among the last people to see Daniel. On 7 March 2010, he gave a statement under caution. He described spending the evening with friends, including Trevor Noone, and meeting Daniel and two girls. Dekker said Daniel was talking about fights in Finglas and that Noone punched Daniel after a confrontation. Dekker claimed he later told his mother that Noone had punched Daniel, and that Daniel had stayed with them for a few minutes before walking away. The prosecution alleges Dekker and Noone lured Daniel to a secluded area by the Tolka River and stabbed him with a garden shears. Dekker's lawyer accepted the legality of his arrest and the preservation of the crime scene.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Daniel McAnaspie murder accused told gardai he saw teen getting punched. Charges or matters: the murder of 17-year-old Daniel McAnaspie at Tolka Valley Park, Blanchardstown on February 26, 2010. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- February 26, 2010 Other
- February 25 Other
- March 7 Other
- 2017-02-24 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of 17-year-old Daniel McAnaspie at Tolka Valley Park, Blanchardstown on February 26, 2010 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: He said he accepts that his arrest, detention and charge were all lawful and that the preservation of the crime scene and exhibits in the case were done according to the law.
Places mentioned
- Tolka Valley Park
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