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Elaine O'Hara's friend warned her she was "playing a dangerous game" by allowing man to cut her
Summary
The trial of Graham Dwyer at Dublin Central Criminal Court heard that on the night before Elaine O'Hara's murder, a nurse suggested she report a man who was repeatedly visiting her apartment. A friend warned O'Hara that she was "playing a dangerous game" by allowing an architect she met online to cut her. Witnesses gave evidence on the 15th day of the trial. Dwyer, 42, is charged with the murder of the 36‑year‑old childcare worker on 22 August 2012, hours after she was discharged from a mental‑health hospital. The court heard that O'Hara had been in a relationship with a man who liked to cut her, that she had not reported him to Gardaí because he had children, and that she had been physically hurt by him. The trial continues before Mr Justice Tony Hunt and a jury. The unnamed man pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Elaine O'Hara's friend warned her she was "playing a dangerous game" by allowing man to cut her. Charges or matters: Ms O'Hara's murder 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 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 21st, 2012 Other
- September 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 3rd Other
- July 10th 2012 Other
- May 2000 Other
- August 22nd Hearing Or Sentence
- Friday, September 13th, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-02-11 Publication
Why: " Ms Callan explained that it was a man that Ms O'Hara had met but that she hadn't told her his name. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: Ms O'Hara's murder 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)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Dublin Central Criminal Court
- Central Criminal Court
- St Edmundsbury's Hospital
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