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"I know he is not capable of doing anything like that": boy's father gives evidence at Ana Kriegel trial

Date
2019-06-04

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Lucan

County
Dublin

Summary

In the trial for the murder of 14‑year‑old Anastasia Kriegel, the father of one of the accused boys, aged 14, testified that his son was "not capable of doing anything like that" and that the boy had lied to Gardaí and his parents out of fear of his co‑accused. He described how his son was seen with Ana on the day she disappeared, how the boy later claimed he was afraid of Boy A and that he would not speak to adults for fear of being punished. The father also recounted attempts to get his son to recall details of the night, noting the boy's reluctance and lack of trust. He added that his son had made weapons such as a bow and arrow and that the boy was arrested and held overnight for questioning. The prosecution's evidence was completed, the defence did not call witnesses, and the jury will return on Thursday. The unnamed 14-year-old pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: "I know he is not capable of doing anything like that": boy's father gives evidence at Ana Kriegel trial. Charges or matters: that count also. Procedural stage: trial

When:

14th May Incident
May 14 Incident
February 14, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
May 6, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
2019-06-04 Publication

Why: The father of one of the boys accused of murdering Anastasia Kriegel has said his son "is not capable of doing anything like that" and that the boy lied to gardai and his parents because he was afraid of his co-accused. CNI source report