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State to seek joint trial in Patricia O'Connor case

Summary

Kieran Greene, 32, of Mountain View Park, Rathfarnham, is charged with the murder of 61‑year‑old Patricia O'Connor, whose remains were found scattered in the Wicklow mountains between 29 and 30 May 2017. The Central Criminal Court has adjourned his trial, which was scheduled for 3 December, and has applied to vacate the date. Four co‑accused have been charged with impeding the Garda investigation, and the State is seeking a joint trial. Mr Justice Michael White remanded Greene in custody until the new trial date is fixed on 28 January 2019.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: State to seek joint trial in Patricia O'Connor case. Charges or matters: murder of Patricia O'Connor. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• May 29 Adjournment
• May 30, 2017 Adjournment
• December 3 Adjournment
• January 28, 2019 Adjournment
• 2018-10-24 Publication

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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