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Trial of man accused of Daniel McAnaspie murder due to resume tomorrow
Summary
The trial of Richard Dekker, 30, accused of murdering 17‑year‑old Daniel McAnaspie, will resume tomorrow. Dekker, who lives in Blanchardstown, has pleaded not guilty. The murder took place at Tolka Valley Park on 26 February 2010, where McAnaspie's decomposed body was found in a drainage ditch. Justice Patrick McCarthy informed the jury that legal matters had been discussed in their absence and requested a short delay for further preparation.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Trial of man accused of Daniel McAnaspie murder due to resume tomorrow. Charges or matters: the murder of 17-year-old Daniel McAnaspie at Tolka Valley Park, Blanchardstown on February 26, 2010. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- February 26, 2010 Other
- 2017-02-28 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
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
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