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Man accused of murdering Roma teen "danced" on her body, jury hears
Summary
Fergus O'Hanlon, a former friend of Alan Wilson, gave evidence in the trial of Wilson for the murder of 18‑year‑old Marioara Rostas. O'Hanlon, who has immunity, described how Wilson allegedly "danced" on Rostas' body after dumping it in a hole in the Dublin Mountains. He recounted that Wilson, armed with a rifle, had taken the body from a bedroom, wrapped it in plastic, and transported it in a Ford Mondeo. O'Hanlon said Wilson began digging a hole, placed the body inside, and stood on it several times. He also claimed Wilson had removed the body from a green bag and pushed it into the hole. O'Hanlon's testimony was cross‑examined by Michael O'Higgins SC, who questioned his past convictions, violent conduct, and alleged threats. The trial continues before Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy and a jury of ten men and two women.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man accused of murdering Roma teen "danced" on her body, jury hears. Charges or matters: the 18-year-old's murder at a house on Brabazon Street, The Coombe, Dublin between January 7 and January 8, 2008. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 7 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 8, 2008 Hearing Or Sentence
- Sunday, January 6th Other
- January 2008 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 8th Hearing Or Sentence
- October 2008 Incident
- August 2009 Other
- September 2007 Other
- February 1st Incident
- 2014-07-18 Publication
Why: "You're a lesser witness because you're a compulsive liar," responded the barrister. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the 18-year-old's murder at a house on Brabazon Street, The Coombe, Dublin between January 7 and January 8, 2008 (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- New Street Gardens
- Lombard Street
- Brabazon Street
- Dublin
- Lombard Street
- Brabazon Street
- Central Criminal Court
- Dublin
- Brabazon Street
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