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Woman goes on trial accused of murdering toddler son

Date
2018-12-17
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

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:

Case subjects

Maha Al Adheem

Accused

Charges: murdering Omar Omran on July 10, 2017 at the same address (Alleged Or Contested)

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Residence
Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court
Garda Station
  • said gardai from Crumlin Garda station
  • Crumlin
Facility
  • Central Mental Hospital

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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