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Deceased sent jackpot cash to brother in Romania, murder trial hears
Summary
In a murder trial at the Central Criminal Court, witness Viorica Ciocirla testified that Ioan Artene Bob, a 49‑year‑old construction worker, had sent €2,600 from a casino jackpot win to her to deliver to his brother in Romania the day before his death. Ciocirla said Bob gave her the money on 12 April 2018, and she flew to Romania the next day. She reported that Bob appeared agitated and tired when she handed over the cash. Bob was found dead in a Tallaght park on 13 April 2018, with extensive blunt‑force injuries. Feri Anghel, charged with Bob's murder, pleaded not guilty. The trial, presided over by Justice Eileen Creedon, is expected to last five weeks. The court has heard details of Bob's injuries and the circumstances surrounding the money transfer.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Deceased sent jackpot cash to brother in Romania, murder trial hears. Charges or matters: murdering Mr Bob at a location in Co Dublin on the same date, has pleaded not guilty to the charge at the Central Criminal Court. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- April 13, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- Thursday, April 12, 2018 Other
- April 12 Other
- Christmas Other
- 2021-07-08 Publication
Why: Ms Ciocirla said that Mr Bob was upset when gardaí seized his car because he lost items bought for his son that were in the car. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Mr Bob at a location in Co Dublin on the same date, has pleaded not guilty to the charge at the Central Criminal Court (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Accused
Charges: murdering Mr Bob at a location in Co Dublin on the same date, has pleaded not guilty to the charge at the Central Criminal Court (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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