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Former Latvian policeman gives evidence to murder trial via video link

Summary

A former Latvian policeman, Andresj Krauze, aged 31, is on trial in the Central Criminal Court for the murder of 30‑year‑old Juris Buls, whose body was found in a Galway drain near Glenamaddy. Krauze pleaded not guilty. The prosecution presented evidence that Buls had not shown up for work on the night of 7 July 2011 and that his girlfriend reported him missing, leading to the discovery of his body weeks later. The jury heard that Buls had previously alleged assault against Krauze. In March 2012, Latvian police officer Juris Gabrens testified via video link from Latvia, describing how he was contacted by Irish authorities regarding Buls's death and how he interviewed Krauze in prison on 9 March 2012. Gabrens noted that Krauze refused a solicitor, signed the interrogation minutes, and was warned of potential consequences for refusing to answer.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Former Latvian policeman gives evidence to murder trial via video link. Charges or matters: murdering 30-year-old 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 7th Incident
• March 2012 Incident
• March 9, 2012 Other
• January 30, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2017-03-22 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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