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Man found in murky drain died of neck compression, jury hear

Date
2017-03-20

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Glenamaddy

County
Galway

Summary

The Central Criminal Court trial of Andresj Krauze, 31, of Glenamaddy, Co Galway, continues before Ms Justice Margaret Heneghan. Krauze has pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of Juris Buls at an unknown time on July 7 or 8, 2011, in County Galway. Deputy State Pathologist Dr Michael Curtis testified that he was asked by gardai to examine the body, which was found largely submerged in a bog drain near Glenamaddy on July 24, 2011. Dr Curtis noted the body was in a state of putrefaction, with discoloured tissues and green foliage covering it. He reported bruising to the right side of the neck and a fracture to the left extension of the Adam's apple, while confirming no skull fractures, brain injury, or other body fractures were present. Dr Curtis attributed the cause of death to neck compression, stating this was more consistent with an armlock or headlock than a ligature. He added that while putrefaction may have obscured some bruising, any cuts or wounds would still have been apparent. The trial is ongoing, with no verdict, sentence, or finalisation recorded at this procedural stage.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man found in murky drain died of neck compression, jury hear. Charges or matters: murdering Juris Buls at an unknown time on July 7 or 8, 2011 in the county of Galway. Procedural stage: trial

When:

July 7 Hearing Or Sentence
July 24, 2011 Other
2017-03-20 Publication

Why: In conclusion, Dr Curtis said that Mr Buls's body was in a state of putrefaction and because of this it was possible that some bruising could have been lost in the process. CNI source report