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Blood from boy's boots matched that of Anastasia Kriegel, trial hears
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing on 15 May 2019, forensic scientist John Hoade presented DNA evidence linking blood found on a pair of black Timberland boots to the murdered 14‑year‑old schoolgirl Anastasia Kriegel. Hoade explained that the boots, allegedly worn by one of the 14‑year‑old accused boys, bore nine distinct blood‑stained areas that matched Kriegel's DNA. He described the stains as evidence of blood spatter and percussive contact, suggesting the wearer either assaulted or was in close proximity to Kriegel when she was attacked. Hoade also examined a charred stick and a concrete block recovered near Kriegel's body, noting blood transfer and percussive stains on the stick that matched Kriegel's DNA, while he declined to sample the block's stains as they were not considered weapon evidence. The trial, presided over by Justice Paul McDermott, continues with a jury of eight men and four women. Anastasia Kriegel pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Blood from boy's boots matched that of Anastasia Kriegel, trial hears. Charges or matters: murdering the 14-year-old Kildare schoolgirl at Glenwood House, Laraghcon, Clonee Road, Lucan on 14th May last year and are on trial at the Central Criminal Court; that count also. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 14th May Incident
- May 14 Other
- May 24, 2018 Incident
- 2019-05-15 Publication
Why: " The accused, who are both 14, cannot be named because they are minors. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering the 14-year-old Kildare schoolgirl at Glenwood House, Laraghcon, Clonee Road, Lucan on 14th May last year and are on trial at the Central Criminal Court; that count also (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Glenwood House
- Clonee Road
- with gardai at Clondalkin Garda Station
- solicitor came to Clondalkin Garda Station
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