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Solicitor for man who said he helped dispose of Roma teen's body gives evidence at murder trial
Summary
During the murder trial of Alan Wilson, the solicitor Bridget Rouse testified that a man who claimed to have helped dispose of the body of 18‑year‑old Marioara Rostas had offered to give a statement against Wilson, even though he could be charged. Rouse explained that she was approached by Gardaí on 3 January 2012 and advised that any immunity would only be considered after a formal statement. She confirmed that she had no memory of details beyond the memo. She also clarified that Gardaí had destroyed notes of meetings with Fergus O'Hanlon, who had requested information about his post‑trial status. The defence concluded its evidence, and the judge instructed the jury to return on Monday. The trial remains at the evidence‑gathering stage. Alan Wilson pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Solicitor for man who said he helped dispose of Roma teen's body gives evidence at murder trial. Charges or matters: the 18-year-old's murder at a house on Brabazon Street, The Coombe between January 7 and January 8, 2008. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 7 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 8, 2008 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 6th Other
- January 8th 2008 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 3rd 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 2012 Incident
- 2014-07-24 Publication
Why: She said she then went to meet O'Hanlon and explained that immunity would be considered only after making a formal statement and not beforehand. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the 18-year-old's murder at a house on Brabazon Street, The Coombe between January 7 and January 8, 2008 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- New Street Gardens
- Brabazon Street
- Central Criminal Court
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