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Jury shown bloodstained liqueur bottle in trial of nurse accused of murdering her mother
Summary
In a 2014 trial, a jury was shown a bloodstained Irish Knights bottle, a key piece of evidence in the case of 36‑year‑old Greta Dudko, who is charged with murdering her 55‑year‑old mother, Anna Butautiene, on Christmas Eve 2010. Forensic scientist John Hoade presented the bottle, noting blood stains on its label and matching DNA from the blood to the deceased. He also showed blood with the same DNA profile on a sleeveless jacket and mentioned two light‑coloured hairs found on Ms. Butautiene's left hand, though their origin could not be determined. The jury also viewed a blood‑soaked pillow, a bloodstained duvet, and the deceased's passport, which had been cut and burnt. Detective Sergeant Thomas Carey testified about the scene, describing the victim's heavily blood‑stained face and wounds, and the discovery of bank cards in her daughter's name. Greta Dudko pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury shown bloodstained liqueur bottle in trial of nurse accused of murdering her mother. Charges or matters: the manslaughter of 55-year-old Anna Butautiene; her murder at that address on December 24th 2010. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 24th 2010 Hearing Or Sentence
- Christmas Eve Other
- 2014-10-15 Publication
Why: He explained that 'it would be said to infer' that this was Ms Butautiene's blood. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the manslaughter of 55-year-old Anna Butautiene; her murder at that address on December 24th 2010 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
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