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Woman goes on trial accused of murdering toddler son
Summary
A 43‑year‑old Kuwaiti woman, Maha Al Adheem, will be tried for the murder of her three‑year‑old son, Omar Omran, who died on 10 July 2017 at their south Dublin home. She was arraigned at the Central Criminal Court, where she pleaded not guilty. A jury of nine men and three women was sworn in, and the trial is scheduled to last three days before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon. Evidence will be presented by Gardaí from Crumlin, two civilian witnesses from the Kimmage apartment complex, and two forensic psychiatrists from the Central Mental Hospital.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Woman goes on trial accused of murdering toddler son. Charges or matters: murdering Omar Omran on July 10, 2017 at the same address. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 10, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2018-12-17 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Omar Omran on July 10, 2017 at the same address (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Poddle Park
- Dublin
- Central Criminal Court
- said gardai from Crumlin Garda station
- Crumlin
- Central Mental Hospital
Topics
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