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Nothing to contradict suggestion that same person used Graham Dwyer's work phone and "Master" phone found in reservoir, trial hears
Summary
During the 31st day of Graham Dwyer's murder trial, analyst Sarah Skedd testified that there was no evidence contradicting the suggestion that the same person used both Dwyer's work phone and the 'Master' phone found in Vartry Reservoir. Skedd compared usage patterns of the two Nokia mobiles, noting that each phone only had the other's number saved. She observed that when both phones were active simultaneously, they used cell sites in the same area, though on different networks. For example, on 21 December 2011, both phones used a Fitzwilliam Street cell site, and later that day they both used sites near Howth Harbour and Dwyer's workplace. The court had already heard that Dwyer was charged with murdering 36‑year‑old childcare worker Elaine O'Hara on 22 August 2012, and that the prosecution alleged he stabbed her for sexual gratification.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Nothing to contradict suggestion that same person used Graham Dwyer's work phone and "Master" phone found in reservoir, trial hears. 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: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- 22nd August 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 21st 2011 Other
- August 22nd 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 13th Other
- 2015-03-05 Publication
Why: Ms Skedd explained that, given both phones used different networks, she wouldn't have expected them to use exactly the same cell sites. 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)
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Fitzwilliam Street
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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