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Graham Dwyer discussed fantasies about killing Elaine O'Hara, US woman tells trial
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing, 42‑year‑old Graham Dwyer, charged with the murder of 36‑year‑old childcare worker Elaine O'Hara, was examined by a US witness, Darci Day, who testified that Dwyer had confessed to fantasies of killing O'Hara if she wanted him to. Day, from Maine, said Dwyer had also described a fantasy of stabbing a woman to death during sex. She recounted that she had communicated with Dwyer via email and text, discussing violent and sexual fantasies, including rape and murder. Day also described her own history of depression, suicidal thoughts, and online interactions with Dwyer, noting that she had never met him in person. The trial, which had been proceeding for 29 days, was scheduled to resume with a jury of five women and seven men. The case remains at the trial stage, with no verdict yet announced.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Graham Dwyer discussed fantasies about killing Elaine O'Hara, US woman tells trial. Charges or matters: murdering Dubliner Elaine O'Hara at Killakee, Rathfarnham, Dublin on 22nd August 2012; murdering the 36-year-old childcare worker on that date. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 22nd August 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 22nd 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 13th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-03-03 Publication
Why: She later explained that this was a disposable, prepay phone. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Dubliner Elaine O'Hara at Killakee, Rathfarnham, Dublin on 22nd August 2012; murdering the 36-year-old childcare worker on that date (Alleged Or Contested)
Accused
Charges: murdering Dubliner Elaine O'Hara at Killakee, Rathfarnham, Dublin on 22nd August 2012; murdering the 36-year-old childcare worker on that date (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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