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Woman said she was "in fear for her life" when she simulated housemate's suicide

Summary

A 34-year-old Latvian woman is on trial at the Central Criminal Court charged with impeding the apprehension or prosecution of a man in connection with the death of Antra Ozolina. The accused, Egita Jaunmaize, is alleged to have placed a cord around Ms Ozolina's neck to simulate suicide at their home in Kilnaleck, Co Cavan on or about 27 or 28 June 2014. Ms Jaunmaize has pleaded not guilty but accepts that Ms Ozolina's death was not self-inflicted. During evidence, she told gardaí she acted under duress, stating she witnessed the alleged killer assaulting Ms Ozolina and feared for her own life. She said she was forced to help stage the scene after being threatened. The trial, heard before Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy and a jury, continues.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Woman said she was "in fear for her life" when she simulated housemate's suicide. Charges or matters: carrying out the offence at their home at The Old Post, Main Street, Kilnaleck, Co Cavan on or about June 27 or June 28 2014. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• June 27 Incident
• June 28 2014 Incident
• June 27th Other
• 2018-02-08 Publication

Why: It's alleged that Egita Jaunmaize, without reasonable excuse, placed a blue cord around Ms Ozolina's neck so as to simulate her suicide in order to make it more difficult to establish that her death was suspicious. CNI source report

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