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Trial of man charged with murder of Elaine O'Hara to begin on Tuesday

Summary

A 41‑year‑old man, Graham Dwyer of Foxrock, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of 37‑year‑old Elaine O'Hara, who was killed on 22 August 2012 in Kilakee, Rathfarnham. Dwyer was arraigned before the Central Criminal Court and stood in a navy suit, pleading not guilty. Judge Paul Carney warned potential jurors about the case's graphic nature and that anyone connected to the website www.alt.com should not serve. A jury of five women and seven men was sworn in to hear the trial, which will begin tomorrow morning.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Trial of man charged with murder of Elaine O'Hara to begin on Tuesday. Charges or matters: murdering the 37-year-old Dubliner on August 22nd, 2012; murdering Ms O'Hara on that date at Kilakee, Rathfarnham. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• August 22nd, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-01-19 Publication

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