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Jury must not view Romanian gypsy murder accused 'through prism of prejudice', defence say

Summary

In the Central Criminal Court, Feri Anghel, a 42‑year‑old Romanian gypsy, stands accused of murdering fellow Romanian Ioan Artene Bob, a 49‑year‑old homeless construction worker, in Sean Walsh Memorial Park, Tallaght, on 13 April 2018. Anghel has pleaded not guilty. The prosecution's case relies on circumstantial evidence: CCTV footage of Anghel and Bob entering the park at 1.11 am, Anghel's alleged attempt to use Bob's bank card at a Tallaght shopping centre at 3 am, and the presence of Bob's phone near a Tallaght ESB tower at 3.20 am. Witnesses include Garofita Selin, a cleaner who worked with Anghel, who testified to seeing blood on his hands and a "pass" she received from him. The defence, led by Padraig Dwyer SC, argues that the evidence is weak, lacks DNA, fingerprints or motive, and that prejudice against Anghel's background may influence the jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury must not view Romanian gypsy murder accused 'through prism of prejudice', defence say. Charges or matters: the charge of murder. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• Friday, April 13, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 9, 2018 Incident
• Friday, April 13 Incident
• 2022-04-12 Publication

Why: Gardaí investigating the death of Mr Bob believed that a possible motive could have been connected to a casino win he had days before his death. CNI source report

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report