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Man goes on trial accused of murdering woman in Dublin hotel room
Summary
A 35‑year‑old man, Eric Locke, is set to go on trial for the murder of Sonia Blount, who was found dead in a room at the Plaza Hotel in Tallaght on 16 February 2014. Locke was arraigned at the Central Criminal Court, pleaded not guilty, and a jury of eight men and four women was sworn in. The case will be heard by Mr Justice Michael Moriarty and is expected to last about two weeks.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man goes on trial accused of murdering woman in Dublin hotel room. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- February 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-05-08 Publication
Case subjects
Unnamed 35-year-old
Accused
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
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