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Deceased's "trussed up" body recovered from River Bandon, murder trial hears
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing, Ciprian Grozavu, aged 42, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jonathan Duke, aged 27, who was found strangled and "trussed up" in the River Bandon on 13 November 2011. The prosecution presented evidence that Duke was seen alive that evening at Bridge House, Bandon, and later discovered dead in the river. Witnesses from apartments 2 and 3 reported a serious commotion, with one individual stepping into the hallway to investigate. The court heard that Grozavu, Duke, and Catherine O'Connor—who had previously been convicted of Duke's murder—were together that night, had consumed alcohol, and that Grozavu and O'Connor were involved in assaulting and disposing of Duke. Gardaí testimony included attempts to enter apartment 3 and blood patches on the stairs. The trial, presided over by Mr Justice Paul Butler, is expected to last two weeks.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Deceased's "trussed up" body recovered from River Bandon, murder trial hears. Charges or matters: murdering Jonathan Duke (27) at that address on November 13, 2011. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- November 13, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 13 Other
- 2017-03-06 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Jonathan Duke (27) at that address on November 13, 2011 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Defendant
Charges: murdering Jonathan Duke (27) at that address on November 13, 2011 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Bridge House
Topics
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