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Graham Dwyer trial jury watch videos of model aeroplane flying
Summary
In the 2015 trial of 42‑year‑old Graham Dwyer, the jury was shown video footage of him flying a model aeroplane at a family day on 19 August 2012, three days before the alleged murder of childcare worker Elaine O'Hara. The footage was presented by John Flynn, a member of the Roundwood Model Aeronautical Club, who confirmed Dwyer's participation in a 2011 competition and his flying of a blue and black Extra 300 electric plane on 24 June 2012. Flynn also verified that no club event occurred on 22 August 2012. Additional witnesses from the Shankill Radio Flying Club discussed a dead sheep found near the club and Dwyer's use of various cars. The trial also examined Dwyer's work records, confirming he worked a normal eight‑hour day on 22 August 2012, and noted that O'Hara's skeletal remains were found at Killakee on 13 September 2013.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Graham Dwyer trial jury watch videos of model aeroplane flying. Charges or matters: Ms O'Hara's murder in the Dublin Mountains at Killakee, Rathfarnham on August 22nd, 2012, hours after she was discharged from a mental health hospital; murdering the 36-year-old childcare worker on that date. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- August 22nd, 2012 Incident
- June 11th, 2011 Other
- August 19th, 2012 Other
- June 24th 2012 Other
- July 25th 2012 Incident
- October 2013 Incident
- August 19th Hearing Or Sentence
- August 22nd Hearing Or Sentence
- September 7th, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- Friday, September 13th, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-02-09 Publication
Why: He explained that 35 people were involved in the club, and he said he knew the accused man 'reasonably well'. CNI source report
Case subjects
Applicant
Charges: Ms O'Hara's murder in the Dublin Mountains at Killakee, Rathfarnham on August 22nd, 2012, hours after she was discharged from a mental health hospital; murdering the 36-year-old childcare worker on that date (Alleged Or Contested)
Accused
Charges: Ms O'Hara's murder in the Dublin Mountains at Killakee, Rathfarnham on August 22nd, 2012, hours after she was discharged from a mental health hospital; murdering the 36-year-old childcare worker on that date (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Audi estate
- Baggot Street
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