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Garda tells murder trial of finding deceased's still-warm body
Summary
During the 2019 murder trial of Inga Ozolina, the prosecution presented evidence that Garda Sergeant Tony Hanrahan found the body of Audrius Pukas, 43, lying on his back in a downstairs bedroom of The Malthouse, Roscrea, on 20 November 2016. Hanrahan reported that Pukas was wearing only underwear, had no pulse, and was still warm, with blood around his left armpit and on the bed sheets. He also noted blood on Ozolina's calf. Paramedic Ronan Wall corroborated the lack of pulse and the left‑armpit wound. CCTV footage showed Ozolina arriving at Roscrea Garda Station at 2.30 am, wearing a bathrobe and slippers, then driving to The Malthouse where she was later arrested at 3.43 am. The trial, presided over by Mr Justice Alexander Owens, continued with a jury of twelve. The prosecution argued there was no self‑defence and that the relationship was volatile and violent. Ozolina pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Garda tells murder trial of finding deceased's still-warm body. Charges or matters: murdering her boyfriend Audrius Pukas (43) over two years ago in her Co Tipperary home; murdering Mr Pukas at The Malthouse, Roscrea, Co Tipperary, on November 20, 2016. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- November 20, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 20 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2019-05-03 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering her boyfriend Audrius Pukas (43) over two years ago in her Co Tipperary home; murdering Mr Pukas at The Malthouse, Roscrea, Co Tipperary, on November 20, 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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