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"Are you joking me?": Boy A to gardai when told Ana Kriegel's blood was on his boots

Summary

In the Central Criminal Court, two 14‑year‑old boys are charged with the murder of 14‑year‑old Ana Kriegel. Boy A, who is also charged with aggravated sexual assault, was questioned by Garda officers after they told him Ana's blood was found on his boots. He replied, "are you joking me?" and asked if they were serious. The court heard that Garda officers had shown him CCTV footage, discussed the definition of murder, and explained the difference between truth and lies. Boy A denied being in the room where Ana was assaulted and said he was not with her in the lead‑up to her disappearance. He also denied that the male in the footage was him. The trial continues before Mr Justice Paul McDermott with a jury of eight men and four women. The unnamed 14-year-old pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: "Are you joking me?": Boy A to gardai when told Ana Kriegel's blood was on his boots. Charges or matters: that count also. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• 14th May Incident
• May 24, 2018 Incident
• May 24 Incident
• May 14 Other
• May 15 Other
• 2019-05-15 Publication

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

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report