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Boy A's barrister asks jury if there is any evidence of intention to kill

Date
2019-06-10

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Lucan

County
Dublin

Summary

In a murder and aggravated sexual assault trial, the defence counsel for a 14‑year‑old accused of killing and assaulting Anastasia Kriegel argued that no witness had shown the boy intended to kill. Patrick Gageby SC asked the jury whether any evidence proved the boy's intent to kill or to kill Kriegel. He also highlighted the boy's lack of prior legal contacts and the immaturity of teenagers, urging jurors to consider the boy's age. Gageby noted that the prosecution's case relied largely on circumstantial evidence, including DNA and forensic findings, but questioned whether any evidence proved pre‑meditation. He warned against inferring intent from the boy's actions or from the presence of a bag and its contents. The defence maintained the boy's plea of not guilty and urged the jury to weigh the evidence carefully, especially given the boy's age and the seriousness of the allegations.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Boy A's barrister asks jury if there is any evidence of intention to kill. Charges or matters: that count also. Procedural stage: trial

When:

May 14 Incident
2019-06-10 Publication

Why: Mr Colgan said Boy B brought Ana to the house because he thought he might see some "drama" or "kissing" that he could tell his friends about. CNI source report