Courts / Kildare / Report

Ana had "noose" around her neck, garda tells jury

Summary

Schoolgirl Anastasia Kriegel, 14, was found dead at Glenwood House in Lucan on 14 May 2018. The body lay on her back with a blue tape noose around her neck, which she appeared to be pulling away. The tape, identified as Tescon insulation tape, was wrapped once around her neck and knotted. Blood‑stained timber, a concrete block, and various clothing items were recovered from the scene, including a black hoodie, leggings, and boots. The accused, two 14‑year‑olds, pleaded not guilty to murder and to an aggravated sexual assault charge. The jury viewed the scene, a 3‑D reconstruction, and forensic evidence, while the trial proceeded before Justice Paul McDermott and a jury of eight men and four women. The case remains at the Central Criminal Court stage.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Ana had "noose" around her neck, garda tells jury. Charges or matters: murdering Anastasia at Glenwood House, Laraghcon, Clonee Road, Lucan on 14th May last year; that count. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• 14th May Incident
• May 17, 2018 Other
• 2019-05-08 Publication

Why: The accused, who are both 14, cannot be named because they are minors. CNI source report

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

Related court reports

• 'I think we know I won't be getting bail' - Daniel Kinahan charged with directing criminal organisation
• 'Merciful approach': man who sexually assaulted girl (14) a year after defiling her won't face any extra jail time
• Museum employee charged with possessing bomb tells court he wants to reapply for bail 'at earliest chance'
• Explosive device allegedly stored in National Museum at Collins' Barracks
• Journalist 'victimised and penalised' by animal rescue charity, solicitor says
• Fraudster jailed for conning over €50k from elderly woman for garden work

Read the original CNI report