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Murder accused's fiancee booked flights after stabbing, trial hears
Summary
During the murder trial of George Gonzaga Bento, his fiancée, Cohelo Macedo, testified that she booked flights to Brazil for herself and Bento after the January 26, 2021 incident in which Bento allegedly stabbed 16‑year‑old Josh Dunne. Macedo said she feared for their safety, believing teenagers could attack them, and that she had booked the flights immediately after learning of the death. She also described the night's events, stating Bento had a knife and that he claimed he used it to intimidate teenagers who had attacked him and his friend. Macedo noted that Bento had no prior convictions and that she had been in a relationship with him for a year before they moved to Ireland from Brazil in February 2019. The trial was set to continue the following day before Mr Justice Paul Burns and a jury.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused's fiancee booked flights after stabbing, trial hears. Charges or matters: murdering 16-year-old Josh at East Wall Road, East Wall on January 26, 2021; each of the four counts. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 26, 2021 Incident
- February 2019 Incident
- January 26 Incident
- January 28 Incident
- January 27 Other
- 2022-05-25 Publication
Why: A woman whose fiance is accused of stabbing schoolboy Josh Dunne to death has told a jury that she booked flights to Brazil for her and her partner after the incident because she was afraid for their safety and that they would come under attack. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering 16-year-old Josh at East Wall Road, East Wall on January 26, 2021; each of the four counts (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- East Wall Road
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