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Murder trial jury ask to view knives recovered from scene
Summary
In the murder trial of Renato Gehlen, the jury requested a re‑hear of pathology evidence and to view three knives recovered from the scene. The judge agreed to read the full evidence from Chief State Pathologist Dr Linda Mulligan and allowed the jurors to examine a yellow‑handled knife found on Gehlen's chest, a Stanley knife near the bedroom skirting board, and a red knife on a duvet cover. Dr Mulligan testified that Ms Anne Colomines had four stab wounds, a 22 cm throat wound, and six hand incisions, with one 20 cm deep wound passing through the heart, and stated it was "highly unlikely" she had stabbed herself. Gehlen, 39, pleaded not guilty to murdering his 37‑year‑old wife, who worked for PayPal, at their Dublin home on 25 October 2017. The jury, composed of seven men and five women, deliberated for 2 h 40 min and must decide unanimously between guilty or not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder trial jury ask to view knives recovered from scene. Charges or matters: murdering his wife Ms Colomines (37), a French national who worked for Paypal, at their home in Dorset Square, Gardiner Street upper, Dublin 1 on October 25, 2017. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- October 25, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2021-09-29 Publication
Why: He told gardai that he then tried to kill himself because Ms Colomines was his family. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering his wife Ms Colomines (37), a French national who worked for Paypal, at their home in Dorset Square, Gardiner Street upper, Dublin 1 on October 25, 2017 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Dorset Square
- Gardiner Street
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