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Prosecutor tells jury "most people who commit murder are ordinary people like you and me"
Summary
The trial of Greta Dudko, a 36-year-old nurse, is ongoing at the Central Criminal Court. Dudko has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her mother, 55-year-old Anna Butautiene, but pleaded not guilty to her murder at their Clonsilla home on December 24, 2010. The prosecution, led by Pauline Walley SC, argued that the accused possessed the necessary intent for murder, describing her as an ordinary person who made bad decisions. Ms. Walley highlighted evidence suggesting the accused wanted her mother "exterminated from her life," citing the destruction of the deceased's phone, passport, and glasses. She noted the absence of scuff marks on the wall, challenging the accused's account of a physical struggle. The court heard that Butautiene died of blunt force trauma to the head. The defence, represented by Caroline Biggs SC, has begun her closing speech. The matter was adjourned, with the defence continuing its address before Mr Justice Paul Carney and the jury on Tuesday morning.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Prosecutor tells jury "most people who commit murder are ordinary people like you and me". 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
- December 2010 Other
- Christmas Eve Other
- Christmas Other
- 2014-10-20 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
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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