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Data from boy's phone had reference to "15 most gruesome torture methods", trial hears

Summary

In a trial before the Central Criminal Court, two 14‑year‑old boys accused of murdering 14‑year‑old Anastasia Kriegel were examined. Data from Boy A's i‑Phone 6 was presented, showing a search for "abandoned places in Lucan" and a video titled "15 most gruesome torture methods in history." The court heard that Boy A claimed his co‑accused was lying after a statement from Boy B was read to him. Boy A also faces a charge of aggravated sexual assault involving serious violence. Both boys pleaded not guilty. The proceedings are being heard by Justice Paul McDermott with a jury of eight men and four women. The case remains ongoing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Data from boy's phone had reference to "15 most gruesome torture methods", trial hears. Charges or matters: that count Senior Crime and Policing Analyst Dr Orla Dempsey told Brendan Grehan SC, for the prosecution, that she examined an i-Phone 6 that was taken from Boy A. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• 14th May Incident
• January 13, 2018 Other
• May 24 Other
• May 25 Other
• February 12, 2018 Other
• January 30 Other
• 2019-05-16 Publication

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

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report