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Jonathan Duke died of ligature strangulation, murder trial jury hears
Summary
In a murder trial held in the Central Criminal Court, the jury heard that Jonathan Duke, aged 27, died from ligature strangulation after his body was found in the River Bandon. The prosecution presented a black electrical cable wrapped in three loops around Duke's neck, and a white cable tied to the plug, both shown by Inspector Fergal Foley. Assistant State Pathologist Dr Margaret Bolster testified that a complex ligature with crossing over was present, and that Duke suffered multiple blunt‑force and sharp‑weapon injuries, including bruises, abrasions, a short skull fracture, an incised wound to the lower back, a laceration to the cheek, and a possible injury to the right forearm. She concluded the cause of death was asphyxia due to ligature strangulation, with associated trauma causing bleeding and blood loss. The defendant, Ciprian Grozavu, 42, charged with Duke's murder, pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jonathan Duke died of ligature strangulation, murder trial jury hears. Charges or matters: murdering Jonathan Duke at that address. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- November 13, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-03-10 Publication
Why: He explained that this was hanging loosely from the back of Mr Duke's neck and floating in the water when his body was found. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: murdering Jonathan Duke at that address (Alleged Or Contested)
Convicted Person
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Bridge House
- Sean Hales Place
Topics
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