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Labourer died from extensive blunt force trauma, murder trial hears

Date
2021-06-18
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

The Central Criminal Court trial of Feri Anghel (40), who has pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of Romanian national Ioan Artene Bob (49) in Co Dublin on April 13, 2018, heard evidence from Assistant State Pathologist Dr Margaret Bolster. Dr Bolster testified that Mr Bob died from extensive blunt force trauma, including multiple rib fractures, bruising to the lungs and heart, and fractures to the hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage. She stated the injuries suggested multiple blows, kicks, and stamping-type impacts, some inflicted while the deceased was curled up. Toxicology indicated a blood ethanol level of 166 milligrams. Paramedic Tony Donnelly described finding Mr Bob in distress in Sean Walsh Park, Tallaght, before he lost consciousness at Tallaght Hospital. The trial, presided over by Ms Justice Eileen Creedon, is ongoing and expected to last five weeks. The matter was adjourned until next Wednesday.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Labourer died from extensive blunt force trauma, murder trial hears. Charges or matters: murdering Romanian national Ioan Artene Bob (49) at a location in Co Dublin on April 13, 2018; murdering Mr Bob. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Assistant State Pathologist Dr

Accused

Charges: murdering Romanian national Ioan Artene Bob (49) at a location in Co Dublin on April 13, 2018; murdering Mr Bob (Alleged Or Contested)

Feri Anghel

Accused

Charges: murdering Romanian national Ioan Artene Bob (49) at a location in Co Dublin on April 13, 2018; murdering Mr Bob (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Pathologist Dr Margaret Bolster

Defendant

Charges: murdering Romanian national Ioan Artene Bob (49) at a location in Co Dublin on April 13, 2018; murdering Mr Bob (Alleged Or Contested)

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court
Address Area
  • Sean Walsh Park
Facility

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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