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Man appeals conviction for murdering brothel guard
Summary
A man convicted of murdering a Romanian national at a brothel in Cavan six years ago is awaiting the outcome of his appeal against conviction at the Court of Appeal. Przemyslaw Trebacz, a Polish national aged 39, of Bramble Rise, Killynebber, Cavan, received a mandatory life sentence in February 2014 after a Central Criminal Court jury returned a majority guilty verdict for the killing of Costel Catalin Cretu on 13 or 14 October 2012 at Connolly Court, Cavan. Trebacz maintained his innocence regarding the murder charge, though he admitted criminal damage. His defence argued he sought services as a customer, while the prosecution contended he and another man attended to commit robbery. The appeal challenged the trial's adequacy, questioning the judge's direction to the jury and the reliability of a key female witness. The Director of Public Prosecutions' counsel cited corroborating evidence from a taxi driver. The Court of Appeal reserved judgment. Przemyslaw Trebacz pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man appeals conviction for murdering brothel guard. Charges or matters: the murder of Costel Catalin Cretu (38) at Connolly Court, Connolly Street, Cavan between October 13 and 14, 2012. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- October 13 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 13, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 17, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2018-11-13 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of Costel Catalin Cretu (38) at Connolly Court, Connolly Street, Cavan between October 13 and 14, 2012 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Trebacz was accordingly given the mandatory life sentence by Mr Justice Barry White on February 17, 2014.
Places mentioned
- Connolly Street
- The Central Criminal Court
- Court of Appeal
Topics
Stage Appeal Theft Violent Crime
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