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Man to go on trial for murder of infant son nearly two decades ago

Summary

A 46‑year‑old man, Yusif Ali Abdi of Charleville Road, Phibsboro, Dublin, will stand trial for the murder of his 20‑month‑old son, Nathan Baraka Andrew Ali, who was killed at The Elms, College Road, Clane, Co Kildare, on 17 April 2001. Abdi, wearing a white anorak over a grey suit, pleaded not guilty when arraigned before the Central Criminal Court. The trial, set to begin tomorrow before Mr Justice Alexander Owens, is a restricted form focused on sanity and insanity, with a jury of seven men and five women hearing medical witnesses and two psychiatric consultants.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man to go on trial for murder of infant son nearly two decades ago. Charges or matters: murdering 20-month-old Nathan Baraka Andrew Ali at The Elms, College Road, Clane, Co Kildare on April 17, 2001; the murder of his son Nathan who also resided at College Road in Clane, explained the judge. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• April 17, 2001 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2019-12-09 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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